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 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' typically means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-ly' typically turns an adjective into an adverb.

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What is the effect of adding the prefix 're-' to a verb?

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

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Provide an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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An example is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix '-est'.

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An example is 'fastest', which indicates the highest degree of speed.

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What is the root word in 'disappear'?

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The root word is 'appear'.

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How does the meaning of a word change when a prefix is added?

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A prefix alters the meaning of the root word, often indicating negation, repetition, or direction.