Suffix and Prefix

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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 does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' means 'the state of being'.

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What is the root word in 'happiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What is the root word in 'disagree'?

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The root word is 'agree'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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

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What is the root word in 'careless'?

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The root word is 'care'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.