Prefix and Suffix

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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 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action that is currently happening.

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Where do prefixes go in a word?

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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word.

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Where do suffixes go in a word?

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Suffixes are added to the end of a word.

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What is the meaning of the word 'nonsense'?

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Nonsense means 'not full of sense'.

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

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The word 'redo' has the prefix 're-', meaning to do again.

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

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The word 'tallest' has the suffix '-est', meaning the most tall.