Prefix and Suffix Practice

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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 'the opposite of'.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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

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What is the meaning of the word 'disagree'?

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To disagree means to have a different opinion or to not agree.

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What is the meaning of the word 'improper'?

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Improper means not proper or unsuitable.

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How can you identify a prefix in a word?

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A prefix can be identified as the letters that appear before the root word.

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How can you identify a suffix in a word?

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A suffix can be identified as the letters that appear after the root word.

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What is the prefix in the word 'disappear'?

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The prefix in the word 'disappear' is 'dis-'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix in the word 'happiness' is '-ness'.