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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate in a word like 'played'?
What does the suffix '-ed' indicate in a word like 'played'?
What is the root word in the word 'hopeful'?
What is the root word in the word 'hopeful'?
What is the root word in the word 'undercooked'?
What is the root word in the word 'undercooked'?
What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?
What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?
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In the word 'unconditional,' what does the prefix 'un-' indicate?
In the word 'unconditional,' what does the prefix 'un-' indicate?
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Study Notes
Root Words
- A root word is the simplest form of a word, and it can have endings or beginnings added to it to alter the meaning.
- Knowing root words and their endings can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Prefixes
- A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to add to or change its meaning.
- Examples of prefixes:
- '-un' means 'not'
- 'pre-' means 'before'
- 'semi-' means 'part'
Suffixes
- A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word to add to or change its meaning.
- Examples of suffixes:
- '-less' means 'without'
- '-ful' means 'full of'
- '-ed' is used to show that an action happened in the past
Finding Root Words
- To find the root word, look for prefixes and suffixes that can be removed, including endings that change a verb's tense.
- Examples:
- 'hopeful' becomes 'hope' when the suffix '-ful' is removed
- 'undercooked' becomes 'cook' when the prefix 'under-' and suffix '-ed' are removed
- 'rewrite' becomes 'write' when the prefix 're-' is removed
Using Root Words to Find Meaning
- Break down a word into its parts: prefix, root word, and suffix.
- Analyze each part to understand the meaning of the word.
- Example:
- 'unconditional' breaks down into 'un-' (not), 'condition' (root word), and '-al' (relating to)
- Meaning: not related to state, appearance, or quality
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Description
Learn about root words, which are the simplest form of a word that can have additions to alter its meaning. Discover how recognizing root words can help in understanding the meanings of unfamiliar words in the English language.
