Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to a root word to change its meaning. It can be a prefix or a suffix.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix that is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix that is added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What is the meaning of 'unhealthy'?

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Unhealthy means 'not healthy'.

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What is the meaning of 'reconsider'?

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Reconsider means 'to think again'.

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Can affixes change the meaning of a word?

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Yes, affixes can change the meaning of a word.

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What are the two main types of affixes?

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The two main types of affixes are prefixes and suffixes.

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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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An example of a word with a suffix is 'happiness' (where 'ness' is the suffix).