Prefix and Suffix Flashcard

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the front 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 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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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' or 'able to be'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'approachable'?

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'Approachable' means friendly and easy to talk to.

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What does the word 'rebuild' mean?

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'Rebuild' means to build something again.

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Where do you add a prefix to a base word?

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You add a prefix to the front of the word.

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Where do you add a suffix to a base word?

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You add a suffix to the end of the word.

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What is the meaning of the word 'helpless'?

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'Helpless' means to be without help.