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Meaning Of Prefixes
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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 "terr?"

The meaning of the root word "terr" is: land,earth.

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What is the meaning of "astro or aster?"  Give an example word.

"Astro and aster" mean stars/heaven/space.  An example is astronomy, asteroid, or asterisk.

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What does the suffix "ation" mean in the word confrontation?

"ation" means the state, condition, or quality of confronting.

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What is the meaning of the prefix intro?
The meaning of the prefix intro is: within,into and in.
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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 or dic?"

The meaning of the root word dict is: tell, say

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What does "poli or polis" mean?  Give an example word.

Poli or polis is a Greek root word meaning city or government.  Examples are police, metropolitan, politician.

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What is the suffix for jealous?-

-ous  (meaning characterized by)

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what is the meaning of the prefixes com,col and con?
The meaning of the prefixe(s) com,col and con is: with,together.
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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 path?

The meaning of the root word path is : feeling, disease (as in pathology.)

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What is the meaning of the root word "scope?"  Give an example word.

Scope is an instrument used for viewing.  Examples words are telescope, microscope, or periscope.

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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 "pseudo?"

The meaning of the prefix pseudo is: false.

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What is a context clue?

Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

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What is the meaning of the root word chron?

The meaning of the root word chron is: time.

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What is the meaning of the root word "aud?"  Give an example word.

"Aud" means to hear.  Examples are audible, audience, audio, and auditory.

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What do the suffixes' -ee,er,-ist and -or mean?
The suffixes mean "one who"
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What is the meaning of the prefix "retro?"

The meaning of the prefix retro is: backward.

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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 is the meaning of the root word "man" or "manu?"  Give an example word.

Man or manu mean hand.  Example words are manuscript, manual, and manufacture.

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ism?

-ism added to a word forms a new noun meaning a doctrine or belief.  Examples: patriotism, skepticism, traditionalism.