Prefixes and Suffixes Review Flashcard

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters that comes at the beginning of a word and changes its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'dislike' means 'not like.'

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters that comes at the end of a word and changes its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'fearless' means 'without fear.'

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What does 'un-' mean when added to a word?

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

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What does 'like' mean in the word 'dislike'?

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In the word 'dislike,' 'like' means to enjoy or have a positive feeling about something.

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What does 'happy' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

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In the word 'unhappy,' 'happy' means to feel joy or pleasure.

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What does 'fear' mean in the word 'fearless'?

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In the word 'fearless,' 'fear' means to be afraid or scared.

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What is an example of a word with a prefix?

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An example of a word with a prefix is 'unhappy.' The prefix 'un-' changes 'happy' to mean 'not happy.'

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What is an example of a word with a suffix?

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An example of a word with a suffix is 'fearless.' The suffix '-less' changes 'fear' to mean 'without fear.'