Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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What does the prefix 'fear-' refer to?

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The prefix 'fear-' refers to the feeling of being afraid. For example, 'fearless' means 'not having any fear.'

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of.' For example, 'lovable' means 'easy to love.'

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'dislike' means 'not liked at all.'

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of.' For example, 'joyful' means 'filled with joy.'

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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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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' and its meaning.

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Example: 'unharmed' means 'not harmed at all.'

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-' and its meaning.

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Example: 'disagree' means 'not agree.'

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-able' and its meaning.

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Example: 'readable' means 'able to be read.'