Prefix/Suffix

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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 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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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 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'one who'.

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' means 'the action of'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.

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What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

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The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-sion'?

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The suffix '-sion' also means 'the action of' and is often used with verbs.