Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means wrong or badly, as in 'misunderstand'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate when added to an adjective?

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The suffix '-ly' turns an adjective into an adverb, indicating the manner of an action.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' signify?

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The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, as in 'disagree'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' denote?

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality, as in 'happiness'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'refill'?

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The word 'refill' means to fill something again.

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What does the word 'sickness' refer to?

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The word 'sickness' refers to the state of being ill or unwell.

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How does the prefix 're-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 're-' means again or back, indicating repetition, as in 'redo'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'carefully'?

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The word 'carefully' means to do something with care or attention.