Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the suffix '-est' indicate?

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The suffix '-est' indicates the superlative form of an adjective, meaning 'most'. For example, 'fastest' means 'most fast'.

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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. For example, in 'disappear', the root word is 'appear'.

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What does 'dis-' mean as a prefix?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What does the word 'unnoticed' mean?

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The word 'unnoticed' means 'not noticed'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'do again'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

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What does 'non-' mean as a prefix?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonfiction' means 'not fiction'.

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What does the word 'unhurt' mean?

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The word 'unhurt' means 'not hurt'.