Affixes

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What is an affix?

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

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What is a prefix?

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

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'someone who...' (e.g., teacher, runner).

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of' (e.g., readable, breakable).

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What does the suffix '-ness' mean?

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The suffix '-ness' means 'the state of being' (e.g., happiness, darkness).

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What does the suffix '-tion' mean?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb (e.g., creation, celebration).

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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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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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True or False: Prefixes and suffixes are added to words to change their meaning.

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True.