Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part attached to the end of a root word.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means to do again.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means before.

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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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The prefix 'bi-' means two.

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What is the root word in 'happiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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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 is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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