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Prefixes and Suffixes

Learn about prefixes and suffixes and how they alter the meaning of words with examples. Explore common prefixes like im-, non-, dis- and suffixes like -er, -less, -able. Enhance your vocabulary skills by understanding word formation.

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Prefixes and Suffixes

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  1. Prefixes and Suffixes

  2. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

  3. A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

  4. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

  5. A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.

  6. Prefixes We Know Examples im- not in- not bi- two non- not dis- not or opposite of improper incomplete bicycle nonstop disagree

  7. Suffixes We Know Examples -er one who -or one who -less without -able, -ible can be farmer actor useless buildable reversible

  8. Randy’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Randy. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”

  9. “That’s nonsense,” said his brother Jake. “You can use my bike.”

  10. “Gee, thanks,” said Randy, hopping on the bike.

  11. “See, I can be likable!” said Jake with a grin.

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