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 does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy'.

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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 form or meaning.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates that something is capable of being done. For example, 'readable' means 'able to be read'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'to do again'.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'impossible' means 'not possible'.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ness'?

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The suffix '-ness' is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition. For example, 'happiness' refers to the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly'.

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What is the effect of adding the suffix '-est'?

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The suffix '-est' is used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree. For example, 'tall' becomes 'tallest'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'to not agree'.