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What is a root?
base of a word
beginning part of a word
end part of a word
What is a prefix?
base of a word
beginning part of a word
the end part of a word
What is a suffix?
the base of a word
the beginning part of a word
the end part of a word
What can sometimes happen to a word when a suffix is added?
the grammar function can change
it gets longer and more complicated
it can get confusing
What happens to a word when a prefix is added?
the spelling changes
the word and meaning changes
it turns into a different language
IM-
not
able to be
the study of
fear of
PRE-
during
after
before
later
AUTO-
able to be
not
own
self
INTER-
between
among
self
write
GRAPH
automatic
write
self
the study of
CRED
money
self
plural
believe
THERM
heat
ice
self
believe
ASTR
star
space
believe
not
-LOGY, -OLOGY
learn
write
the study of
able to be
-ABLE
able to be
the study of
heat
not
Why is it important to know about roots, prefixes, and suffixes?
They help you understand words.
They help you figure out words you don't know.
They help you learn new vocabulary.
What does the word CREDIBLE mean?
able to be believed
payed for with money
the study of truth
What does the word THERMOMETER mean?
something that is present
something that measures heat
something that measures
What does the word IMPERFECTION mean?
something that is not perfect
studying until you succeed
how you look
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