Word Formation

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What is a suffix?

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A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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Before

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ed'?

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Played

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What is a root word?

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The base part of a word that gives it meaning, without any prefixes or suffixes.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

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What is a prefix?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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It indicates an ongoing action or process.

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Can a word have both a prefix and a suffix?

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Yes, a word can have both a prefix and a suffix.

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What is the root word of 'happiness'?

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The root word is 'happy'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not'.