• Base and Root Word Overview
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  • True or False: A base word is a complete English word that can stand all by itself.
    True
  • True or False: A root word comes from languages like Greek or Latin and usually cannot stand alone as a word.
    True
  • What is the base word in unhappiness?
    Happy
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