Prefix and Suffix

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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 is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Where does a prefix appear in a word?

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At the beginning of a word.

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Where does a suffix appear in a word?

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At the end of a word.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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Before.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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Not; opposite of.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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Again.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an ongoing action or process.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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It indicates a completed action.

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

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It alters the meaning of the original word.