Prefixes

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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'.

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What does the prefix 'un' mean?

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The prefix 'un' means 'not'.

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What is the root word of 'preview'?

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The root word of 'preview' is 'view'.

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What does the word 'precook' mean?

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The word 'precook' means to cook something before it is needed.

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What does the word 'unlocked' mean?

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The word 'unlocked' means not locked.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre'.

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An example of a word with the prefix 'pre' is 'prepare'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un'.

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An example of a word with the prefix 'un' is 'unhappy'.

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What is the effect of adding the prefix 'un' to a word?

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Adding the prefix 'un' to a word typically negates its meaning.

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What is the effect of adding the prefix 'pre' to a word?

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Adding the prefix 'pre' to a word indicates that something occurs before the action of the root word.