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Understanding Suffixes, Prefixes, and Vocabulary in English Language

Discover the fundamentals of suffixes and prefixes in English vocabulary. This unit covers key suffixes like -ly, -less, and -able, explaining how they alter meanings of words. Explore prefixes such as anti-, im-, and un-, and learn their definitions and examples. Enhance your understanding of essential language resources like dictionaries and thesauruses, while also familiarizing yourself with commonly confused words like “its” vs. “it’s” and “there” vs. “their.” Broaden your vocabulary and improve your language skills!

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Understanding Suffixes, Prefixes, and Vocabulary in English Language

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  1. Suffixes, Prefixes, and Vocabulary Unit 1

  2. Suffixes • Lets start at the end! • Placed behind a word to change the meaning • -ly • -less • -able

  3. The –ly suffix Definition: how something is • Suddenly

  4. The –less suffix Definition: without • Useless

  5. The –able suffix Definition: able to be • Disposable

  6. Prefixes • These go at the front of the word to change the meaning • Anti- • Im- • Un-

  7. The anti- prefix anti-against • Antibacterial

  8. The im- prefix im- not • Impolite

  9. The un- prefix un- not • Unpleasant- not pleasant

  10. Dictionary A book that gives the meaning of words, noun Synonyms: vocabulary reference, lexicon

  11. Thesaurus A book that gives the synonyms of words, noun

  12. Because For the reason that, conjunction Synonyms: By reason of, considering

  13. Which Witch Being the one or ones that, adjective or pronoun A person who casts spells over others, noun Synonyms- magician, enchanter

  14. Its It’s Possessive form of it, adjective Contraction for it is

  15. Whose Who’s Whose mess is this? Who’s hungry?

  16. Their There Belonging to them, adjective. To, at, or in a place; adverb

  17. They’re A contraction for they are.

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