Which statement about prefixes is not true?

A) You can predict the meaning of a word if you know the meaning of the prefix.

B) A prefix can change the meaning of the word.

C) Some prefixes are added to the end of a root word.

D) A prefix is one or more syllables added to the beginning of a root word.

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Krista Madden

6 April, 06:54

Which statement about prefixes is not true?

A) You can predict the meaning of a word if you know the meaning of the prefix.

B) A prefix can change the meaning of the word.

C) Some prefixes are added to the end of a root word.

D) A prefix is one or more syllables added to the beginning of a root word.

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Yasmin Dickson · Answer 1

The statement that is not true about prefixes is that, some prefixes are added to the end of a root word. Prefixes are only added at the beginning of a root word. The one that is added at the end is called a suffix.

Which statement about prefixes is not true?A) You can predict the meaning of a word if you know the meaning of the prefix.B) A prefix can change the meaning of the word.C) Some prefixes are added to the end of a root word.D) A prefix is one or more syllables added to the beginning of a root word.