Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words

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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 root 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 root word to change its meaning.

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What is a root word?

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The most basic part of a word that carries its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means 'without'.

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What is the root of the word 'happiness'?

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The root is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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It indicates a person who does something, like 'teacher'.

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What is the prefix in the word 'disagree'?

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The prefix is 'dis-'.