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' or 'the opposite of'.

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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 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What is the root of the word 'unhappiness'?

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The root of the word 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality.

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What is the root of the word 'believable'?

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The root of the word 'believable' is 'believe'.