Prefixes and Suffixes

Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz

Prefixes and Suffixes

Prefixes and suffixes are groups of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

Prefixes

A prefix is a group of letters placed at the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

• Example: "Un-" in "undo" means "not" or "opposite of."
• Example: "Re-" in "replay" means "again."

Suffixes

A suffix is a group of letters placed at the end of a word. It often changes the part of speech of the word.

• Example: "-ly" in "quickly" turns an adjective into an adverb.
• Example: "-ful" in "joyful" turns a noun into an adjective.

Now, let's test your understanding of prefixes and suffixes!

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