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9 Cards in this Set
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The Three Basic Component Parts of a Word
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1. word root
2. prefix 3. suffix |
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Rule for joining prefixes to a word root
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Prefixes are attached directly to the beginning of the word
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Definition of Word Root
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Basic foundation of a word, to which component parts are added
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Definition of Suffix
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A word element that is attached at the end of the word root
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Definition of Prefix
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A word element that is added at the beginning of the word
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Definition of Combining Vowel
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A vowel used to join the word parts appropiately when creating words and helps in pronunciation
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Definition of Combining Form
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Is created when a word root is combined with a vowel
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Rule for attaching a suffix to a word root
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If a suffix begins with a vowel, the root will attach directly to it. If the suffix begins with a consonant, the root will need a combining vowel before attaching to the suffix
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Rule for using multiple word roots in a compound word
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combining form + word root + suffix
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