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    Knowledge of affix meanings significantly boosts reading skills in young students. Understanding affixes uniquely contributes to word reading and comprehension, aiding in decoding complex words.

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    Background:

    • Reading development relies on various skills, including phonological awareness and vocabulary.
    • Morphological knowledge, specifically understanding affixes, is increasingly recognized as crucial for reading proficiency.

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    • To assess the contribution of affix meaning knowledge beyond established predictors of reading development.

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