1. Identifying the base word in a word with affixes:
* Base word: This is the core of a word, the part that carries the main meaning.
* Affixes: These are word parts (prefixes and suffixes) that are added to the base word to change its meaning or grammatical function.
Example:
* The word "unbreakable" consists of the base word "break" and the prefix "un-" and the suffix "-able".
2. Recognizing a word's root:
* Root: This is the core of a word, often derived from Latin or Greek, and contributes to its meaning.
Example:
* The word "biology" has the root "bio" (meaning "life") and the suffix "-logy" (meaning "study of").
3. Recognizing a word's etymology:
* Etymology: This refers to the origin and history of a word.
Example:
* The word "telephone" comes from the Greek words "tele" (meaning "far") and "phone" (meaning "sound").
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