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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 tri?

The meaning of the root word tri is: three

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What does the root word rupt mean?

Rupt means burst. (example: A Volcano may erupt)

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What does the suffix "less" mean in the word hopeless?

less means without, so hopeless means "without hope".

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What is the meaning of the prefix un?

The meaning of the prefix un is: not

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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 cent/i?

The meaning of the root word cent/i is 100

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The root word sol means what?

The root word sol means: sun

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What is the suffix for carry; move?

"port".  For example, transport. 

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what is the meaning of the prefixes com and con?

The meaning of the prefixe(s) com 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 tract?

The meaning of the root word tract is : drag or pull.

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Name a word that has the root word per in it, and tell the class what it means. 

Some examples could be:

Persuade: convince us through and through

Permeate: seep through

Permanent: Will last throughout time

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Give an example of a word ending with the suffix "able or ible".

Suggested answer types: capable, likeable, invisible, plausible, etc.

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.What is the meaning of the prefix re

The meaning of the prefix re is: again

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What languages do English root words often come from?

They often originate from Greek or Latin

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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 root word for heat?

The root word for heat is therm.

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What suffix could you add to the word loc to form a word meaning "where something is found?"

You could add "ation" to the end of loc to form the word "location" which means "where something is found."

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What is the meaning of the prefix pre?

The meaning of the prefix pre is: before.

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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 mort?

The meaning of the root word mort is: death.

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Du/o and Bi have similar meanings.  What are they?

Both mean two.  Bi refers more to the number, while du/o refers more to a couple or pair. 
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What is a bibliophile, based on the meanings of the root word "biblio" and the root word "phil"? 

A bibliophile is someone who loves books.

Biblio = book

Phil/o = love