Prefix and Suffix Practice

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.'

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Give an example of a word with a prefix.

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An example is 'pretest,' which means a test given before learning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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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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Give an example of a word with a suffix.

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An example is 'running,' which comes from the root word 'run' with the suffix '-ing'.

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What is the root word in 'impolite'?

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The root word in 'impolite' is 'polite.'

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not.'

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

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An example is 'unhappy,' which means not happy.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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