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 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 prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joy' becomes 'joyful', meaning 'full of joy'.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not'. For example, 'legal' becomes 'illegal', meaning 'not legal'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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

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What does the word 'scientist' mean?

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A scientist is a person who studies or practices science.

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What does the word 'courageous' mean?

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Courageous means having the ability to do something that frightens one; brave.

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What does the word 'concentration' mean?

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Concentration is the ability to focus one's attention on a particular task or subject.

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What does the word 'unfairly' mean in the context of treating someone?

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Unfairly means not in a fair way; treating someone in a way that is not just or equitable.