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. For example, 'un-' in 'undo' means 'not'.

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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. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'rewrite' means to write again.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'careless' means without care.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. For example, 'play' is a base word in 'playing'.

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What is the base word in 'misplaced'?

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The base word is 'place'.

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What is the base word in 'uneventful'?

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The base word is 'event'.

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Does 'happy' have a prefix or suffix?

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No, 'happy' does not have a prefix or suffix; it is a base word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'unhappy' means not happy.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process. For example, 'running' means the action of running.