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.

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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 suffix '-ness' mean?

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

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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 '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' means 'in a certain way'.

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What does the suffix '-ment' mean?

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The suffix '-ment' means 'the action or result of'.

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What is the word for a female waiter?

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The word is 'waitress'.

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What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

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The prefix is 'un-'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix is '-ness'.