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 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition.

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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 is the base word in 'happiness'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What is the base word in 'untidy'?

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The base word is 'tidy'.

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What does the word 'painless' mean?

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The word 'painless' means without pain.