Affixes

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is an affix added to the beginning of a word.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is an affix added to the end of a word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'someone who does something'.

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What does the word 'homeless' mean?

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Homeless means 'without a home'.

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What is the main part of a word called?

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The main part of a word is called the root word.

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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The prefix 'auto-' means 'self'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of being'.

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What does the word 'displease' mean?

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Displease means 'to make someone unhappy or angry'.