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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Give an example of a prefix and its meaning.

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not', as in 'unhappy'.

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Give an example of a suffix and its meaning.

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of', as in 'joyful'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'impossible'.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something is capable of being done, as in 'readable'.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb, as in 'enjoyment'.

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What is the function of the prefix 'dis-'?

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

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How can prefixes change the meaning of a word?

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Prefixes can alter the meaning of a word by adding a specific nuance, such as negation, repetition, or direction.