Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix added to the beginning of a word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix added to the end of a word.

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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The prefix 'auto-' means 'self'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'someone who...'

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the main part of a word that gives it meaning.

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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The word 'homeless' means 'without a home'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' 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 suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' means 'the state of being'.