Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part attached to the end of a base word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What does the suffix '-s' indicate?

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The suffix '-s' indicates more than one (plural).

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates that an action has already happened (past tense).

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What is the meaning of the word 'nonsense'?

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Nonsense means 'not full of sense'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pregame'?

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Pregame means 'before the game'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'reappear'?

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Reappear means 'to appear again'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'boxes'?

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Boxes means 'more than one box'.