Closed Prefixes

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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 does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'.

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What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'away from'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'bad'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What is the prefix in the word 'transport'?

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The prefix in the word 'transport' is 'trans'.

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What is the prefix in the word 'misunderstand'?

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The prefix in the word 'misunderstand' is 'mis'.

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Can a word have more than one prefix?

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Yes, a word can have more than one prefix, like 'unbelievable' (un- + believe + -able).

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'ex-'?

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An example of a word with the prefix 'ex-' is 'exit'.