Prefixes (open syllables)

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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 does the prefix 'pro-' mean?

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The prefix 'pro-' means 'for' or 'in favor of'. For example, 'promote' means to support or encourage.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially available.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means to do something again.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means 'down' or 'away from'. For example, 'dehydrate' means to remove water from.

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What is an open syllable?

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An open syllable is a syllable that ends in a vowel sound. For example, 'go' is an open syllable.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pro-'.

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An example is 'proactive', which means taking action in advance.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'.

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An example is 'prepare', which means to make ready in advance.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 're-'.

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An example is 'rewrite', which means to write something again.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'de-'.

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An example is 'deconstruct', which means to break down into parts.