The Fundamentals of Word Parts

Question 1

what is a word part that:
* Cannot stand alone (foundation)
* Basic meaning of the word
* Usually (not always) describes the part of the body involved

Answer 1

Word Roots

Question 2

What is a word part that:
* Include a vowel, usually the letter “o” added to the end of a root word
* Makes it easier to pronounce
* When two word roots are joined, a ———– is always added to the first word root
* A ———– is used at the end of the second word root if the suffix begins with a consonant

Answer 2

Combining Forms

Question 3

What is a word part that:
* Always added at the end of the word to complete the term
* May indicate a procedure, condition, disorder or disease
* A combining vowel is used when the ——— begins with a consonant

Answer 3

Suffix

Question 4

What is a word part that:
* Sometimes added at the beginning of a word to influence meaning
* Usually indicated location, time or number

Answer 4

Prefix