Suffix and Prefix

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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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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

Back

Reread (the prefix is 're')

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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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Working (the suffix is 'ing')

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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It means 'opposite of' or 'not'. For example, 'dishonest' means 'not honest'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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It means 'full of'. For example, 'wonderful' means 'full of wonder'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running.

Front

Find the prefix in the word 'replay'.

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The prefix is 're'.

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Find the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

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The suffix is 'ness'.