Question

instructions: refer to the study notes before answering questions 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. understanding affixes: what are affixes? affixes are word - parts added to a base word (or root) to change its meaning. there are two main types: prefix: added to the beginning of a word. example: un - in unhappy means
ot\. suffix: added to the end of a word. example: - ful in hopeful means \full of\. why learn affixes? helps you decode unfamiliar words. improves reading comprehension. builds academic vocabulary. supports spelling and writing. common prefixes: prefix meaning example: un - not unfair. multiple choice: 1 point. in the word hopeless, what does the suffix - less mean? without; full of; action; state of

Explanation:

Affixes are word - parts added to base words to change meaning. Suffixes are added at the end. The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

Answer:

without