Prefixes and Suffixes

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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 or grammatical function.

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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 '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives.

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What is the base word in 'unhappily'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What is the base word in 'rewrite'?

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The base word is 'write'.

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What does the prefix 're-' signify?

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The prefix 're-' signifies 'again' or 'back'.

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What is the base word in 'unseasonable'?

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The base word is 'season'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.