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Learn how root words are the building blocks of language and how to create new words by adding prefixes and suffixes. Explore examples and unlock the secrets of word formation.
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A root word is a word with nothing added at the beginning or the end. For example: talk
You can make new words from a root wordby addingprefixes (to the beginning) or suffixes (to the end).
smile If you add ‘ing’ to the end, it becomes If you add ‘ed’ to the end it becomes smiling smiled
ride + ing = riding ride + er = rider
walk + ing = walking walk + ed = walked
Prefixes are added to the beginning of words. mis + behave = misbehave