Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the suffix 'er' mean?

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It means 'someone who.' For example, 'teacher' is someone who teaches.

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What does the prefix 'mid' mean?

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It means 'middle.' For example, 'midday' is the middle of the day.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before.' For example, 'preview' means to see something before it happens.

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What does the prefix 'semi' mean?

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It means 'half, partly, not fully.' For example, 'semicircle' is half of a circle.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not.' For example, 'unhappy' means not happy.

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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.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix 'er'.

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'Baker' is a word with the suffix 'er', meaning someone who bakes.

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

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'Nonstop' is a word with the prefix 'non-', meaning without stopping.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again.' For example, 'redo' means to do something again.