Grade 3 · Reading · Lesson 2

Learn Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

Many English words are built from smaller parts. The root word is the base word that carries the main meaning. A prefix is added to the beginning of the root to change its meaning. A suffix is added to the end of the root to change its meaning or grammatical role.

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