spelling Flashcards
1
Q
What is a root word?
A
it is a word that can have a suffix or prefex added to it to change the meaning
2
Q
What is a suffix?
A
it is something that can be added onto the end of a root word to change the meaning (eg:add-added)
3
Q
what is a prefix?
A
it is something that can be added onto the begining of a root word to change the meaning (eg:dependent-independent)
4
Q
When do you use the suffix ance?
A
it comes up when t,k,g is before it (hard sounds)
5
Q
when do you use the suffix ence?
A
it comes up when s,sh is before it (softer sounds)
6
Q
when do you use the suffix ible?
A
it comes up with words that don’t make sense on their own
7
Q
when do you use the suffix able?
A
it comes up with words that make sense on their own
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