Affixes, Prefixes, Suffixes 4th grade

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a syllable added to the end of a word that changes its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a syllable added to the beginning of a word that changes its meaning.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a general term for a prefix or suffix added to a root word.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its main meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the 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 prefix 'mis-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

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An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-less'?

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An example is 'hopeless', which means without hope.