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.

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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.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'unhappy'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of', as in 'joyful'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process, as in 'running'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before', as in 'preview'.

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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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The prefix 'post-' means 'after', as in 'postwar'.

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What does the suffix '-ment' signify?

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The suffix '-ment' signifies the action or result of a verb, as in 'enjoyment'.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', as in 'international'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, as in 'darkness'.