Question

What is true about an affix? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

It sometimes changes a base word’s part of speech.
It sometimes changes a base word’s part of speech.

It always changes a base word’s part of speech.
It always changes a base word’s part of speech.

It can come before or after a base word.
It can come before or after a base word.

It always comes before a base word.
It always comes before a base word.

It does not affect a base word’s meaning.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- It sometimes changes a base word’s part of speech.
- It can come before or after a base word.

Explanation: Affixes (prefixes or suffixes) are added to a base word and can alter meaning; some affixes change part of speech, but not all do.