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

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'. For example, 'retell' means 'to tell again'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'endless' means 'without end'.

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What is the base word in 'unhappiness'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What is the base word in 'replay'?

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The base word is 'play'.

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What is the base word in 'careless'?

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The base word is 'care'.

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What is the prefix in 'disagree'?

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The prefix is 'dis-'.

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What is the suffix in 'happiness'?

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The suffix is '-ness'.