Prefix and Suffix

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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' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' or 'painter'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process, such as 'running' or 'painting'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back', as in 'reread'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'disobey'?

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To 'disobey' means to not follow rules or instructions.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', as in 'international'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'lengthy'?

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'Lengthy' means something that is long in duration or extent.

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate?

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The suffix '-ous' indicates 'full of' or 'having the qualities of', as in 'joyous'.