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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Where is a prefix located in a word?

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At the beginning of a word.

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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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Where is a suffix located in a word?

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At the end of a word.

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What is the root/base word of 'corruption'?

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The root/base word is 'rupt'.

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What does the root 'rupt' mean?

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The root 'rupt' means to break.

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What is the root/base word of 'fragment'?

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The root/base word is 'frag'.

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What does the root 'frag' mean?

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The root 'frag' means to break or to be broken.

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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 '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or process of.