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 'dis' mean?

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

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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 suffix 'less' mean?

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The suffix 'less' means 'without'.

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What happens when you add the prefix 're' to a word?

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Adding 're' means to do something again.

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What is the new word when you add 's' to 'cook'?

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The new word is 'cooks'.

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What does the prefix 'mis' mean?

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The prefix 'mis' means 'wrong' or 'badly'.

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What is the new word when you add 'ful' to 'joy'?

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The new word is 'joyful'.

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What does the prefix 'un' mean?

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The prefix 'un' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What is the new word when you add 'ing' to 'play'?

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The new word is 'playing'.