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.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' indicates that something is done in a certain way.

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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 is the meaning of the word 'happy'?

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The word 'happy' means feeling or showing pleasure.

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What is the meaning of the word 'unhappy'?

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The word 'unhappy' means not happy.

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What is the meaning of the word 'careful'?

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The word 'careful' means full of care or caution.

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What is the meaning of the word 'hopeless'?

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The word 'hopeless' means to have no hope.