Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'bad' 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 the main part of a word called?

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The main part of a word is called the base word.

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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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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'.

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An example is 'misunderstand,' which means to understand incorrectly.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

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An example is 'disconnect,' which means to break the connection.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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An example is 'unhappy,' which means not happy.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning without any prefixes or suffixes.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a word.