Prefix/Suffix

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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 does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means off or away from.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means not or opposite of.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action.

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What does the suffix '-able/-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-able/-ible' means able to or can be done.

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What does the suffix '-tion/-sion' signify?

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The suffix '-tion/-sion' signifies the action of.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'?

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An example is 'preview', which means to see something before it is officially available.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'?

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An example is 'misunderstand', which means to understand incorrectly.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ing'?

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An example is 'running', which indicates the action of running.