Prefixes and suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A set of letters added before a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A set of letters added after a word to change its meaning.

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Example of a prefix: 'un' in 'undo'. What does 'un' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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Example of a suffix: 'ed' in 'loved'. What does 'ed' indicate?

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It indicates that the action happened in the past.

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What does the prefix 're' mean in 'redo'?

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It means 'again'.

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Is 'more' a prefix or a suffix?

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Neither, 'more' is a standalone word.

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What is the purpose of a prefix?

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To modify the meaning of the base word.

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What is the purpose of a suffix?

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To modify the meaning or tense of the base word.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix? Give an example.

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Yes, for example, 'unhappiness' has the prefix 'un' and the suffix 'ness'.

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What does the suffix 'ness' mean?

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It turns an adjective into a noun, indicating a state or quality.