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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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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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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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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in front of'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite of'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

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An example is 'prehistoric', which means 'before recorded history'.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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

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An example is 'nonfat', which means 'without fat'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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

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An example is 'antifreeze', which means 'a substance that prevents freezing'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Where does a prefix appear in a word?

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A prefix appears at the beginning of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Where does a suffix appear in a word?

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A suffix appears at the end of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A