Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to a word to change its meaning. It can be a prefix or a suffix.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a word.

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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 affixes.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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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 word 'unhappy' mean?

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The word 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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The word 'homeless' means 'without a home'.