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 the 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 the word.
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Prefix Root Word Word
im patient impatient not able to wait
not able to wait
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Root Word suffix Word
build er builder To construct one who one
who constructs
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Now see if you can determine the meanings of
words with prefixes and suffixes.
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Blaine was a good swimmer and dancer.
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However, hed never used these skills to dive off
the diving board.
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His friend Marta told him how to do a flip.
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That sounds impossible, said Blaine.
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Then Marta showed him how to do it.
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She was a good teacher.
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So Blaine gave it a try.
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His flip was imperfect, but not bad for a first
try.