Connect and Apply Flashcard 2 Review

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Where do suffixes appear in a word?

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Suffixes appear at the end of a word.

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Where do prefixes appear in a word?

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Prefixes appear at the beginning of a word.

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Which prefix means 'not'?

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The prefix 'il-/im-/in-/ir-' means 'not'.

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What does the suffix '-er' signify?

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The suffix '-er' signifies comparative or one who.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates action or process.

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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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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

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Example: 'unhappy' (prefix 'un-' means 'not').

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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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Example: 'happiness' (suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality).

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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The prefix 'auto-' means 'self' or 'same'.