Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part attached to the beginning of a base word.

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What does the suffix -able mean?

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The suffix -able means 'can do'.

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What does it mean to 'reread' a book?

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To 'reread' a book means to read it again.

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What is the meaning of the word fearless?

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The word fearless means 'without fear'.

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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 -less mean?

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The suffix -less means 'without'.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has 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 suffix -ful mean?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of'.

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What does the prefix mis- mean?

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