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What is the primary function of a root in a word?
Which of the following prefixes means 'not'?
What effect does the suffix '-ness' have on the word 'happy'?
Which suffix is used to indicate past tense?
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What are affixes?
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What is a word family?
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Which of the following is an example of a compound word?
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The suffix '-est' is used to form which type of adjective?
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What is the effect of adding the prefix 'dis-' to a word?
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Which of the following examples illustrates a compound word?
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What does the suffix '-ing' primarily indicate when added to a verb?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'word family'?
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What role do suffixes play in the formation of words?
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Which of the following prefixes indicates a temporal relationship?
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What happens when the root 'scrib' is used in words?
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In the word 'misunderstanding', which part contributes to indicating the opposite meaning?
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What is the significance of recognizing common roots in words?
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Which of the following best describes the role of affixes in word formation?
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How do suffixes such as 'er' and 'est' function within adjective forms?
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Which statement correctly describes compound words?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between word families?
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What does the prefix 'pre-' signify when added to a word?
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In terms of grammatical function, how do suffixes impact a word like 'quickly'?
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What role does the suffix '-ed' play in the formation of verbs?
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