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 is the root of a word?

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The root of a word is the main part of the word that gives it its basic meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of'.

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

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An example is 'replace', which means to put something back.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ment'.

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An example is 'placement', which refers to the act of placing something.

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What does the word 'desirable' mean?

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The word 'desirable' means something that is wanted or wished for.

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What does the word 'unsuccessful' mean?

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The word 'unsuccessful' means not achieving the desired outcome.