Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters put before a root word which changes its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters put at the end of a root word which changes its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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Before.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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Not.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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Capable of being.

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What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

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Happy.

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What does 'disagree' mean?

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To not agree.

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What does 'replay' mean?

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To play again.

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What does 'impatient' mean?

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Not patient.

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What does 'misunderstand' mean?

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To understand wrongly.