Prefixes and Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part attached to the beginning of a base word.

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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.

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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 '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the word 'boxes' mean?

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The word 'boxes' means more than one box.

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What does the word 'trainer' mean?

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The word 'trainer' means a person who trains.

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What does the word 'harmful' mean?

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The word 'harmful' means full of harm.

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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An example is 'unhappy', where 'un-' is the prefix.

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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An example is 'happiness', where '-ness' is the suffix.