Praxis 5025 Practice Question
A student makes concept web flash cards to review common word parts. (return, redo, react, review, re-, rethink, again, renew, rewind). Which of the following best describes the word part shown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word part "re-" indicates a prefix, which is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, often suggesting repetition or a return to a previous state.
Option A, "Root," refers to the core part of a word that carries its primary meaning, which does not apply here. Option B, "Base," is similar to a root but typically refers to the part of a word to which affixes are added; "re-" does not fit this definition. Option C, "Suffix," denotes letters added to the end of a word, which is not the case for "re-." Thus, identifying "re-" as a prefix is essential for understanding its role in word formation.
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