Practice Understanding Word Structure: Roots, Prefixes, And Suffixes (word Detectives!) (3.1)

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Question 1.
What does the root 'bene' mean?
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Think about beneficial things!
Question 2.
Give an example of a suffix.
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What change does a suffix often bring to a word?
3Question 3.
What does the root 'port' relate to?
- To hear
- To carry
- To make
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Think about how you would discuss an object's mobility.
4Question 4.
True or False: A suffix changes the meaning of a word but not its function.
- True
- False
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Consider how 'happy' and 'happiness' differ.
Question 5.
Create a word using the root 'vid' (to see) with both a prefix and suffix. Explain its meaning.
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Think about what 'vid' signifies about sight.
Question 6.
Analyze the word 'misinterpret.' Break down the prefix, root, and provide the meaning.
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Look at both parts of the word to figure out its complete meaning.

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