Prefix and Suffix

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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 is a ROOT WORD?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, without any prefixes or suffixes.

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What does the prefix 'RE-' mean?

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The prefix 'RE-' means 'again' or 'back', as in 'redo' (do again).

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to turn an adjective into an adverb, indicating how something is done.

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Where is the PREFIX located in a word?

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The prefix is located at the beginning of the word.

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Where is the SUFFIX located in a word?

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The suffix is located at the end of the word.

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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

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An example is 'unhappy', where 'un-' is the prefix.

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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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An example is 'happily', where '-ly' is the suffix.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.