Prefix and suffix Flashcard

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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 or grammatical function.

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Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappy'.

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un-

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Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

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-ness

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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life or living.

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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self.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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It indicates that something can be done.

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What is the root word of 'toxicology'?

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tox.

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

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It means related to or characterized by.

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

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redo.