Prefix and Suffix

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is letters that come at the end of a word.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is letters that come at the beginning of a word.

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What does the prefix 're' mean?

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The prefix 're' means 'again'.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning.

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What is the root word in 'careless'?

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The root word in 'careless' is 'care'.

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What is the root word in 'preheat'?

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The root word in 'preheat' is 'heat'.

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Where does a suffix go in a word?

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A suffix goes at the end of a word.

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Where does a prefix go in a word?

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A prefix goes at the beginning of a word.

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What does the suffix 'less' mean?

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The suffix 'less' means 'without'.

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What does the prefix 'un' mean?

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The prefix 'un' means 'not'.