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:

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).