Prefixes & 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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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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. For example, '-ing' in 'running' indicates an action.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially shown.

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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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The prefix 'post-' means 'after'. For example, 'postpone' means to delay something to a later time.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' is someone who teaches.

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What does the suffix '-ity' indicate?

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The suffix '-ity' is used to form nouns that express a state or condition. For example, 'activity' refers to the state of being active.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' is used to form the past tense of regular verbs. For example, 'walked' is the past tense of 'walk'.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns that refer to the action or result of a verb. For example, 'celebration' refers to the act of celebrating.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means to not agree.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond'. For example, 'superhero' refers to a hero with extraordinary powers.