3.3C Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix added to the beginning of a word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix added to the end of a word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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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 '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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Unhappy (not happy).

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 're-'.

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Rewrite (to write again).