Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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It means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'rebuild' means 'build again'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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It means 'without'. For example, 'useless' means 'without use'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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It means 'capable of' or 'able to be'. For example, 'likable' means 'able to be liked'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not'. For example, 'untied' means 'not tied'.

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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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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-' and its meaning.

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Dislike: means 'not liked at all'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 're-' and its meaning.

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Rebuild: means 'to build something again'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-less' and its meaning.

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Useless: means 'having no use at all'.