Question

What is a word root?

A) a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning

B) the word part that provides the basic meaning of a word

C) a word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

Answer 1

Answer: B) The word part that provides the basic meaning of a word

Explanation: Gradpoint

Answer 2

Answer: B) the word that provides the basic meaning of a word

Explanation: Think of it like a tree, where it starts with the roots and works its way up. A root word is in its most basic form with no additional attachments. For example, take the word lovely. Suffix - ly, root - love
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Conformity | With the affixes removed, the heart of the word is form.