New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) Early Childhood Practice Test

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What do affixes refer to in the context of language?

Base words used extensively
Phonemes that form words
Fixed parts added to the beginning or end of words
Words derived from other languages

The correct answer is: Fixed parts added to the beginning or end of words

Affixes refer to fixed parts that are added to the beginning or end of words in order to modify their meaning or create new words. They play a critical role in word formation and contribute to the richness and flexibility of a language. Prefixes, which are added to the beginning of a base word, and suffixes, which are attached to the end, both serve to alter the meaning or grammatical function of the root word. For example, in the word “unhappy,” the prefix “un-” modifies the word “happy” to convey a contrary meaning. Understanding affixes is essential for decoding and constructing words, which is particularly important in early childhood education as it enhances children's vocabulary development and reading skills.