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