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1. The semantic meaning of a word is the meaning apart from inflections and affixes.

True
False

2. What is the root word for lovable?


3. Find the prefix and its meaning in the word below. Use a dictionary if necessary.

bicycle

prefix:
meaning:

Respuesta :

1: True
2: Love
3: Prefix: ‘bi’
Meaning: A vehicle consisting of two wheels held by a frame with one wheel behind the other. Propelled by pedals and steered by handle bars attached to the front wheel.

Answer:

1. False

Explanation:

 The affixes and inflections are elements that may change completely the meaning of a word. For example:

We /they  > He/she does  ( es shows difference  in number )

clear - unclear (prefix un shows contrast/negative )

Answer:

2. love

Explanation:

The root for the word lovable is found by taken its afix , which is the suffic ble.

Answer:

3. bi

Explanation:

The meaning of the prefix bi  is two; twice; double . Bicycle (a two-wheeled vehicle).