Prefixes and Suffixes

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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 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' and is used to form words like 'illegal'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' and is used in words like 'preview'.

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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

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The prefix 'semi-' means 'half' and is used in words like 'semicircle'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' and is used in words like 'redo'.

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What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?

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The prefix 'tri-' means 'three' and is used in words like 'triangle'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' and is used in words like 'readable'.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' indicates the highest degree of an adjective, as in 'tallest'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action, as in 'playing'.