Prefixes and suffixes review

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What does the prefix 'im-' in the word 'impossible' indicate?

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It indicates negation or the opposite meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' in the word 'pregame' mean?

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It means 'before'.

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What is the definition of a 'baker'?

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A person who bakes, especially bread and pastries.

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What is a suffix?

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A word part attached to the end of a base word.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate about a verb?

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It indicates that the action happened in the past.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-er'?

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It denotes someone who performs a specific action, such as 'teacher' or 'runner'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean when added to a word?

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It indicates negation or the opposite, such as 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'.

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What is the function of prefixes in English?

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Prefixes modify the meaning of the base word.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate about a verb?

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It indicates an ongoing action or the present participle form.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

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It means 'under' or 'below', as in 'submarine'.