Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root 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 'the opposite of'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy'.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'credible' becomes 'incredible'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'organised' becomes 'disorganised'.

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What is the effect of adding a prefix to a word?

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Adding a prefix changes the meaning of the root word, often indicating negation or opposition.

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Can a word have more than one prefix?

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Yes, a word can have multiple prefixes. For example, 'unbelievable' has both 'un-' and 'be-'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 're-'?

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An example is 'redo', which means to do again.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially available.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, 'submarine' means under the sea.