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What do prefixes do to words?
What do prefixes do to words?
- Add to the end of a word
- Change the primary meaning of the word
- Suggest opposite meaning (correct)
- Indicate something related to the noun
What is a suffix?
What is a suffix?
- The main part of a word that carries the primary meaning
- A state of being
- A word part added to the beginning of a word
- A word part added to the end of a word (correct)
In the word 'catnip', what does 'nip' indicate?
In the word 'catnip', what does 'nip' indicate?
- Opposite of the noun
- Possession
- Primary meaning of the word
- Something related to the noun (correct)
What is a base word?
What is a base word?
How can understanding word structure help in learning English?
How can understanding word structure help in learning English?
Which type of prepositions express relationships related to time?
Which type of prepositions express relationships related to time?
What do prepositions of place describe?
What do prepositions of place describe?
How do prepositions of direction differ from other prepositions?
How do prepositions of direction differ from other prepositions?
Which prepositional phrase indicates a manner?
Which prepositional phrase indicates a manner?
What do objects of the preposition function as?
What do objects of the preposition function as?
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Study Notes
Word Structure
The word structure of a language is determined by its grammar rules, which consist of morphemes, inflections, affixes, and function words. Understanding word structure can help improve reading comprehension and writing proficiency.
Prefixes
Prefixes are word parts that are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, as in "unhappy," where "un" is a prefix that suggests opposite meaning. They can be used to indicate negation, the opposite of something, relationship, or a state of being.
Suffixes
Suffixes are word parts that are added to the end of a word to change its meaning, as in "catnip" where "nip" is a suffix that indicates something related to the noun it follows. They can be used to indicate possession, a state of being, or a relationship.
Base Words
Base words are the main parts of a word that carry the primary meaning, as in "happy" or "cat". They can be further modified by adding prefixes and suffixes to change their meaning, as in "unhappy" or "catnip."
Understanding the structure of words can help in learning a language, especially in English where word structure is quite complex. It can also be helpful in understanding the changing meanings of words when prefixes and suffixes are added.
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