Prefix and Suffix

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix 'ful' mean when added to a word?

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The suffix 'ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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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 suffix 'ing' indicate in a verb?

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The suffix 'ing' indicates the present participle tense of a verb.

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Where is a suffix located in a word?

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A suffix is located at the end of a word.

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Where is a prefix located in a word?

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A prefix is located at the beginning of a word.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix 'en'?

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The word 'widen' is an example, where 'en' is the suffix that means to make or become.

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What is the function of the suffix 'ed'?

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The suffix 'ed' is used to indicate the past tense of a verb.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, a word can have both a prefix and a suffix, such as 'unhappiness' (prefix 'un-' and suffix '-ness').