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 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

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The suffix '-less' indicates 'without'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives.

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Give 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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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-less'.

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An example is 'hopeless', which means 'without hope'.

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What is the root word in 'fearless'?

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The root word in 'fearless' is 'fear'.

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How can you identify a suffix in a word?

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A suffix is typically found at the end of a word and can change its meaning or grammatical function.