Prefix/Suffix

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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 prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates the present participle form of a verb, often used to show ongoing action.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'suitable for'.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 're-'?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the suffix '-ible' indicate?

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The suffix '-ible' indicates that something is capable of being done or is possible.

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

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An example is 'disagree', which means to not agree.

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

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An example is 'preview', which means to view something before it is officially available.