Meaning of Prefixes
Definitons
Meaning of Root Word
Identify the Root or Prefix
Suffixes
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Where are prefixes located in words?
Prefixes are located at the beginning of words.
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What is the definition of a prefix?
A prefix alters or modifies the meaning of the root word to which they are connected.
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What is the meaning of the root word Fect?

The meaning of the root word fect is: make.

100

Identify the prefix in the word: "triangle"

what is: tri

100

What does the suffix "ed" mean?

What is: past tense

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What is the meaning of the prefix dis?

The meaning of the prefix dis is: not, opposite of

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What is the definition of a root word?
A root word carries the basic or core meaning of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word dict,dic?
The meaning of the root word dict is :tell,say
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Identify the prefix in the word: "exterior"

What is: -ex

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What suffix should I use to make the root word: "taste" mean not having any.

less

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what is the meaning of the prefixes mis?

The meaning of the prefixe(s) mis: wrong, badly.

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What is the definition of a suffix?
Suffixes are word endings that often change the part of speech of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word lect?

The meaning of the root word lect is: choose.

300

Identify the prefix in the word: "semifinals"

what is: -semi

300

Give an example of a word ending with the suffix "ic".

Suggested answer types: iconic, caloric, aerobic

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What is the meaning of the prefix trans?

The meaning of the prefix trans is:across, beyond

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What is the definition of a word part? What is their purpose?
A word parts are prefixes,suffixes and root words. These word parts have specific meaning and when combined they can help you determine the meaning of a word.
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What is the meaning of the root word min?

The meaning of the root word min is: small.

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Identify the root in "confident"

What is: -fid, to trust

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When are the suffixes -er and -est used?

The suffixes are used to show comparisons

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What is the meaning of the prefix retro?
The meaning of the prefix retro is: backward.
500
What is the definiton of alter and or modify?
The defintion of alter or modify is change. ( for example:change meaning of a word by using prefixes or suffixes)
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What is the meaning of the root word log,logo,logy?
The meaning of the root word log, logo, and logy is: study, thought.
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What are the word parts and their meaning in the word: "distruction"

prefix = dis = not, opposite of

root = struct = to build


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What are the suffixes we have learned?

What is: -s, -es, -ed, -ing

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