Which term describes syllables attached to the beginning or end of a root word, including prefixes and suffixes?

Which term describes syllables attached to the beginning or end of a root word, including prefixes and suffixes?

• A. Affix
• B. Prefix
• C. Suffix
• D. Root word

Answer: (A)

Affix is the term for syllables added to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. Prefixes attach at the beginning, while suffixes attach at the end. Since the question includes both types of attachments, the broad category affix correctly describes them all. The root word is the base form that these additions attach to, and prefixes and suffixes are specific examples of affixes. For instance, adding un- at the front or -able at the end are both affixes.

Affix is the term for syllables added to a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. Prefixes attach at the beginning, while suffixes attach at the end. Since the question includes both types of attachments, the broad category affix correctly describes them all. The root word is the base form that these additions attach to, and prefixes and suffixes are specific examples of affixes. For instance, adding un- at the front or -able at the end are both affixes.