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PREFIXES & SUFFIXES
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ROOT WORDS
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A root word is a base word to which you can add prefixes and suffixes.
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Q: What is the root word in the word inventor?
A: Good! The root word is the word invent.
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PREFIXES
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A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a root word.
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Q: What is the prefix in the word undecided?
A: Good! The prefix is the word part un.
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Can you think of some words that have a prefix?
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SUFFIXES
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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a root word.
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Q: What is the suffix in the word thankful?
A: Good! The suffix is the word part -ful.
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Can you think of some words that have a suffix?
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How did you do?
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