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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. A prefix changes the meaning of a word. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Prefixes


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Prefixes and Suffixes
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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of
a root word.
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A prefix changes the meaning of a word.
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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a
root word.
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A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.
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Prefixes We Know
Examples
im- not in- not bi- two non- not dis- not or
opposite of
improper incomplete bicycle nonstop disagree
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Suffixes We Know
Examples
-er one who -or one who -less without -able,
-ible can be
farmer actor useless buildable reversible
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Randys bike tire was flat. He couldnt find
the pump because the garage was in disorder.
Its hopeless, said Randy. Ill never make it
to the soccer game on time.
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Thats nonsense, said his brother Jake. You
can use my bike.
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Gee, thanks, said Randy, hopping on the bike.
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See, I can be likable! said Jake with a grin.
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