Prefix Mis-

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'incorrect.'

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'mis-' and explain its meaning.

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An example is 'misunderstand,' which means to understand something incorrectly.

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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 that changes its meaning.

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What is the opposite of a prefix?

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The opposite of a prefix is a suffix, which is added to the end of a word.

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Which of the following is a prefix: 'un-', 'ing', or 'ly'?

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'Un-' is a prefix; 'ing' is a suffix, and 'ly' is also a suffix.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What is the function of a suffix in a word?

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

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Can the prefix 'mis-' be used with any verb? Give an example.

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Yes, it can be used with many verbs. For example, 'misplace' means to place something incorrectly.

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What is the difference between 'misread' and 'read'?

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'Misread' means to read something incorrectly, while 'read' means to interpret written text correctly.

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Identify a word that contains a suffix and explain its meaning.

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The word 'happiness' contains the suffix '-ness,' which indicates a state or quality of being happy.