Word Meaning Quick Check

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Question
Which phrase describes a base word?(1 point)
Responses

an affix placed at the beginning of a word
an affix placed at the beginning of a word

a word part that has a meaning from another language
a word part that has a meaning from another language

a complete word that is part of another word
a complete word that is part of another word

an affix placed at the end of a word

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The correct response is:

a complete word that is part of another word

A base word is a complete word that can stand alone and can also have affixes added to it to create new words.