Questions and Answers
What is a root?
The part of a word that contains the core meaning of the word, but it cannot stand alone.
What is a prefix?
A word part that is placed at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix?
A word part that is placed at the end of a word to change its meaning.
What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
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What does the suffix '-phobia' mean?
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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'en-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'centi-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?
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What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?
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Study Notes
Word Structure Basics
- Root: The core part of a word that conveys its primary meaning; cannot function independently.
- Prefix: An affix added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning or create a new word.
- Suffix: An affix added to the end of a word to modify its meaning or grammatical function.
Common Prefixes and Their Meanings
- un-: Indicates negation, opposition, or lack; transforms meaning to its opposite (e.g., unhappy).
- pre-: Signifies "before" or "earlier in time"; used to denote preceding time or position (e.g., prehistoric).
- en-: Means "in," "into," or "within"; indicates a state or condition of inner involvement (e.g., enrich).
- anti-: Suggests a position against or opposite to something; often used in contexts of contrast (e.g., antibiotic).
- intra-: Implies "within" or "inside"; frequently used in discussing internal structures or relationships (e.g., intramural).
Common Suffixes and Their Meanings
- -phobia: Refers to a strong fear of something; used to identify various specific fears (e.g., arachnophobia).
Metric Prefix
- centi-: Denotes one hundred or one-hundredth; a common prefix in the metric system to indicate a fractional measure (e.g., centimeter).
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Test your knowledge on word structure by identifying roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This quiz covers common affixes and their meanings, helping you understand how they alter words. Perfect for language enthusiasts and students alike.
