Suffix and Prefix

Front

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

It means 'again' or 'back'.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A word part added at the end of a base word.

Front

What is the suffix in the word 'joyful'?

Back

The suffix is 'ful'.

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

A word part added at the beginning of a base word.

Front

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

Back

The prefix is 'un-'.

Front

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

Back

It indicates the present participle form of the verb.

Front

What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

Back

The suffix is '-ness'.

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

Back

It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

Front

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

Back

It modifies the meaning of the base word and can change its grammatical function.

Front

Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

Back

Yes, a word can have both a prefix and a suffix.