Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots

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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 is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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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 '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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What does the root word 'graph' mean?

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The root word 'graph' means 'to write' or 'to draw'.

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What does the root word 'bio' mean?

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The root word 'bio' means 'life'.