Prefixes & Suffixes

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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 'the 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 '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the word 'happiness' mean?

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Happiness means the state of being happy.

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What does the word 'careless' mean?

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Careless means not paying attention or being negligent.

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What does the word 'disagree' mean?

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Disagree means to have a different opinion.

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' means 'the state of being'.