Prefixes & 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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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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. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of'.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above', 'beyond', or 'over'. For example, 'superhero' means a hero with extraordinary powers.

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What does the suffix '-ity' indicate?

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The suffix '-ity' indicates a state or condition. For example, 'clarity' means the state of being clear.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonverbal' means not using words.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.

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What does the prefix 'im-' indicate?

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

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'beautiful' means full of beauty.

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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

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The prefix 'semi-' means 'half' or 'partly'. For example, 'semicircle' means half of a circle.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, 'creation' is the act of creating.