Question

using Affixes and roots Quick check

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a quick overview of affixes and roots, as well as a few examples you can use for a quick check.

### Definitions:
- **Root**: The base part of a word that carries its primary meaning. For example, in the word "unhappiness," "happy" is the root.
- **Affix**: A prefix or suffix added to a root word to modify its meaning.
- **Prefix**: An affix added to the beginning of a root word (e.g., "un-" in "unhappy").
- **Suffix**: An affix added to the end of a root word (e.g., "-ness" in "happiness").

### Examples:
1. **Root**: "act"
- **Prefix**: "re-" → "react" (to act again)
- **Suffix**: "-ion" → "action" (the process of acting)

2. **Root**: "form"
- **Prefix**: "de-" → "deform" (to change shape)
- **Suffix**: "-ation" → "formation" (the act of forming)

3. **Root**: "cred"
- **Prefix**: "in-" → "incredulous" (not believing)
- **Suffix**: "-ible" → "credible" (able to be believed)

### Quick Check Questions:
1. What is the root of the word "disapprove"? What is its prefix?
2. Identify the root and suffix in the word "happiness."
3. What does the prefix "sub-" generally mean, and can you provide an example using it?
4. Break down the word "independence" into its root and affixes.

Feel free to answer any of the questions, and I can check your responses!