Question

The most basic part of a word that retains meaning is called a:

a.
root
c.
prefix
b.
affix
d.
base


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A. root

Step-by-step explanation:

Examples of root words include:

Act (added prefix or suffix turns into: actor, acting, re-enact).

Crypt (added prefix or suffix turns into: cryptic, cryptography).

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