The _____ is the component that goes at the beginning of a word and modifies its meaning.

A) word root
B) suffix
C) prefix
D) combining form

Question

The _____ is the component that goes at the beginning of a word and modifies its meaning.A)  word rootB)  suffixC)  prefixD)  combining form

Sarah Silcox · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word that alters its meaning.

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