the main part of a word and its meaning changes when prefixes and suffixes are added.

a group of letters put before a root word and it changes the meaning of the root word.

a group of letters put after a root word and it changes the meaning of the root word.

a word that connects parts of a sentence, it can also connect words and phrases.

a word used to express sudden emotion or feeling, it can use a , or an !

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Term	Definition
root word	the main part of a word and its meaning changes when prefixes and suffixes are added.
prefix	a group of letters put before a root word and it changes the meaning of the root word.
suffix	a group of letters put after a root word and it changes the meaning of the root word.
conjunction	a word that connects parts of a sentence, it can also connect words and phrases.
interjection	a word used to express sudden emotion or feeling, it can use a , or an !