Prefixes and 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 or grammatical function.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'unhappy'.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something can be done, as in 'readable'.

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What is the root/base in the word 'transport'?

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The root/base is 'port', which means 'to carry'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before', as in 'preview'.

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What is the root/base in the word 'biology'?

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The root/base is 'bio', which means 'life'.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The suffix '-ology' means 'the study of', as in 'biology'.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', as in 'international'.

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What is the root/base in the word 'audible'?

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The root/base is 'aud', which means 'to hear'.