Prefixes and Suffixes

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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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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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 or grammatical function. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of joy.'

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back.' For example, 'redo' means to do again.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'disagree' means not to agree.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'readable' means capable of being read.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, 'enjoyment' is the result of enjoying.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.' For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially available.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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An example is 'unhappy,' where 'un-' is the prefix meaning 'not.'

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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An example is 'happiness,' where '-ness' is the suffix indicating a state of being.