Roots and Affixes

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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 does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance.' For example, 'prehistoric' means 'before recorded history.'

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back.' For example, 'return' means 'to come back.'

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without.' For example, 'nonfat' means 'without fat.'

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix goes at the beginning of a word.

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What does the word 'defrost' mean?

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To defrost means to take the cold away or to remove ice.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a letter or group of letters added to a word to change its meaning. It can be a prefix or a suffix.

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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 suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running.