Prefixes and Suffixes (2nd Grade)

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters (word part) put before a root word which changes its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters (word part) put at the end of a root word which changes its meaning.

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Where is a prefix located?

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At the beginning of a word.

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Where is a suffix located?

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At the end of a word.

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Which of the following is a suffix: pre, un, ed, dis?

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ed

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy.'

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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It indicates that something happened in the past. For example, 'walk' becomes 'walked.'

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again.' For example, 'read' becomes 'reread.'

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What is the purpose of using prefixes and suffixes?

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They help change the meaning of root words and create new words.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, for example, 'unhappiness' has the prefix 'un-' and the suffix '-ness.'