Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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

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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'.

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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 prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not'.

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What is a suffix?

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

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, some words can have both a prefix and a suffix.

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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 does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'badly'.