Prefix and Suffix

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

It means 'not'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

Back

It turns an adjective into an adverb. For example, 'soft' becomes 'softly'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

It means 'again'. For example, 'redo' means 'do again'.

Front

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

Back

It means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

Back

It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

Back

It shows an action is happening now. For example, 'running' means 'the action of running'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

Back

It means 'wrong' or 'badly'. For example, 'misunderstand' means 'to understand wrongly'.

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What does the suffix '-y' mean?

Back

It turns a noun into an adjective. For example, 'cloud' becomes 'cloudy'.

Front

What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

Back

It means 'not'. For example, 'nonstop' means 'not stopping'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

Back

It shows a person who does an action. For example, 'teacher' means 'a person who teaches'.