prefixes and suffixes

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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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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'sub-'.

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Submarine.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'.

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Prejudge.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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Joyful.