Prefix and 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.

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Where does a suffix go?

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At the end of the word.

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Where does a prefix go?

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At the beginning of a word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of', like in 'unhappy'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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It means 'one who does', like in 'teacher'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an action or process, like in 'running'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again', like in 'redo'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'worker'?

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A person who works.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, a word can have both, like 'unhappiness'.