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

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Which term best describes words that are attached to the beginning or end of base words?

Phoneme Blending
Affixes
Base Words
Vocabulary

The correct answer is: Affixes

The term that best describes words that are attached to the beginning or end of base words is "affixes." Affixes serve as meaningful elements that modify or enhance the meaning of the base words they are attached to. There are two main types of affixes: prefixes, which are added to the beginning of a base word, and suffixes, which are added to the end. For example, in the word "unhappy," the prefix "un-" modifies the base word "happy," while in "happiness," the suffix "-ness" adds to "happy." Understanding affixes is crucial in early childhood education as it helps children expand their vocabulary and develop decoding skills when reading.