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Difficulty: EasyBase Word Identification

In the sentence 'The weather in the mountains was completely unpredictable,' what is the base word of unpredictable?

  1. A
    dict
  2. predictAnswer
  3. C
    predictable
  4. D
    predicate

Answer

predict
Removing the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-able' from 'unpredictable' reveals the standalone base verb 'predict', which carries the core meaning of the word.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify and remove the prefix from the target word.
Removing the negative prefix 'un-' leaves 'predictable'.
A prefix is an affix attached to the beginning of a base word.
2
Identify and remove the suffix from the remaining word form.
Removing the adjectival suffix '-able' leaves 'predict'.
A suffix is an affix added to the end of a base word to alter its grammatical function or meaning.
3
Confirm that the isolated root functions independently as a standard English word.
'Predict' is a standalone English verb meaning to declare or state in advance.
A base word is a free morpheme that holds core meaning without requiring any attached affixes.

Key Concept

Base Word Identification through Affix Removal
Estimated Time:30s
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