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 'the opposite of'. For example, 'finished' becomes 'unfinished'.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something is capable of being done. For example, 'like' becomes 'likable'.

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or quality. For example, 'happy' becomes 'happiness'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'peace' becomes 'peaceful'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' imply?

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The prefix 'dis-' implies negation or removal. For example, 'agree' becomes 'disagree'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. For example, 'understand' becomes 'misunderstand'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'fearless'?

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The word 'fearless' means without fear; brave.

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What is the meaning of the word 'feasible'?

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The word 'feasible' means possible to do easily or conveniently.