2.2 - Deconstructing Words: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words
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Practice Questions
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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
💡 Hint: Think of words like 'unhappy'.
What is a synonym for 'happy'?
💡 Hint: What other word expresses the same positive emotion?
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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?
💡 Hint: Think of 'preview'.
True or False: A root word can stand alone as a word.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the root has its own meaning.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the word 'antibiotic' by breaking it down into its prefix, root, and suffix.
💡 Hint: What do each of the parts signify?
Create a list of five words using the prefix 'un-' and analyze their meanings based on their roots.
💡 Hint: Focus on the common thread that 'un-' brings.
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