Prefix and Suffix

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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 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not'.

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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 'dis-' mean?

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

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix goes at the beginning of a word.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix goes at the end of a word.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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An example is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'.

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An example is 'joyful', which means 'full of joy'.