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 front 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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What is a ROOT WORD?

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A root word is the main part of a word that gives it meaning, without any prefixes or suffixes.

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Where is the PREFIX located in a word?

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In the front.

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Where is the ROOT WORD located in a word?

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In the middle.

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Where is the SUFFIX located in a word?

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In the back.

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What is the ROOT WORD in the word 'REWRITE'?

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WRITE.

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What is the SUFFIX in the word 'HAPPINESS'?

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NESS.

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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'.