Word parts
Ahmed Bayounis
Purpose
If you can learn the meaning of
various word parts, you will be able
to unlock a world of new
vocabulary.
Prefixes
 The prefix *pre* means before. A prefix is
word part that comes before the root.
 A prefix can change the meaning of the
root for example ( normal ) with prefix it
will be ( abnormal )
Root
 The main part of a world is the root.
 Many roots are complete words.
 Adding a prefix or suffix to a root will
change its meaning.
 Some example of roots ( sound, life,
small….).
Suffixes
 A suffix is a word part added to the end of
a root.
 A suffix can change the meaning of a
word for example ( soft ) with suffix it will
be ( softly ).
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listening

Word parts

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    Purpose If you canlearn the meaning of various word parts, you will be able to unlock a world of new vocabulary.
  • 3.
    Prefixes  The prefix*pre* means before. A prefix is word part that comes before the root.  A prefix can change the meaning of the root for example ( normal ) with prefix it will be ( abnormal )
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    Root  The mainpart of a world is the root.  Many roots are complete words.  Adding a prefix or suffix to a root will change its meaning.  Some example of roots ( sound, life, small….).
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    Suffixes  A suffixis a word part added to the end of a root.  A suffix can change the meaning of a word for example ( soft ) with suffix it will be ( softly ).
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