Prefixes & 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 that changes 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 that changes its meaning.

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What happens to a word when a prefix is added?

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The word and meaning changes.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means 'without'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again'.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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It means 'not'.

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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

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Unhappy (prefix 'un-' means 'not').

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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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Fearless (suffix '-less' means 'without fear').

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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It means 'wrong' or 'badly'.