prefixes and suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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

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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 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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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 prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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Example: 'joyful' (full of joy).

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-less'.

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Example: 'hopeless' (without hope).