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 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or able to be.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of.

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

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An example is 'redo', which means to do again.

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

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An example is 'hopeless', which means without hope.

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What does the word 'wonderful' mean?

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The word 'wonderful' means full of wonder.

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What does the word 'changeable' mean?

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The word 'changeable' means can be changed.