PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means not or opposite of.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means off, away from, or down.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action of or the result of.

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What does the suffix '-sion' indicate?

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The suffix '-sion' indicates the action of or the result of, often used with verbs.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

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The prefix 'pre-' means before.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

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The prefix 'sub-' means under or below.

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

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Disagree.