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.

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What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?

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The prefix 'tri-' means three.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or suitable for.

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What does the suffix '-ion' indicate?

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The suffix '-ion' indicates the action or process of a verb.

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What does the suffix '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or quality.

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

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Unhappy (not happy).

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ing'.

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Running (the action of run).

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means not or without.