Question

The most basic part of a word that retains meaning is called a:
a.
root
c.
prefix
b.
affix
d.
base

Answer 1

It's answer is option a, root


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Answer 2

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

The correct option is a.

A word element joined to a root word that modifies its meaning is called an affix.

An affix added at the ending of a word is called a suffix.

An affix added at the starting of a word is called a prefix.