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 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 or grammatical function.

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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 '-ment' indicate?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What is the root/base in the word 'fragment'?

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The root/base in 'fragment' is 'frag'.

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What does the prefix 'com-' mean, as in 'compose'?

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The prefix 'com-' means 'with' or 'together'.

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What is the prefix in the word 'opposition'?

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The prefix in 'opposition' is 'op-'.

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What does the word 'fragmental' mean?

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The word 'fragmental' means related to being incomplete or broken.

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What is the meaning of the word 'opposition'?

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Opposition means resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

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What does the suffix '-ion' signify?

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The suffix '-ion' signifies the action or condition of a verb.