Thursday, August 12, 2010

Prefixes and Suffixes

PREFIXES..
A prefix is a group of letters ADDED BEFORE a word or base to alter its meaning and form a new word. 


Common Prefixes..
dis = means not and opposite of
example : disagree, disable

 



SUFFIXES..
A suffix is a group of letters ADDED AFTER a word or base to alter its meaning and form a new word.


Common suffixes..
ful = full of
example : careful, joyful

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