Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a part 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 part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'.

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What does the suffix '-er' or '-or' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' or '-or' indicates a person who performs an action.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not'.

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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The word 'happiness' has the suffix '-ness'.

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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The word 'unhappy' has the prefix 'un-'.