Prefixes and Suffixes Review Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean in the word 'fearless'?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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Define the term 'happiness'.

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Happiness is the state of being happy.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'mispronounce'?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'incorrectly'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word that changes its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality.

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What does the prefix 'fear-' refer to in the word 'fearless'?

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The prefix 'fear-' refers to the emotion of fear.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pronounce'?

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To pronounce means to say a word correctly.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean in words like 'disagree'?

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

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What is the role of prefixes in English words?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of words to modify their meanings.