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.

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What is the base word of 'playing'?

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play

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What is the base word of 'misplaced'?

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place

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or '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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Does the word 'unbelievable' have a prefix, suffix, or both?

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Both

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Does the word 'careless' have a prefix, suffix, or both?

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Suffix

Front

What is the base word of 'misunderstand'?

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understand

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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