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Learning Prefixes
A prefix is a group of letters attached to the beginning of a root or word (or
even group of words) serving to modify and/or extend meaning. Prefixes
generally have an easily understood meaning in and of themselves, which
they apply to continued
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the root word to which they are affixed. For example, un is a negative
prefix which will change the otherwise positive word happy into
unhappy. Learning about prefixes early on is important in that it greatly
improves reading comprehension at all levels. Kids and adults alike enjoy
learning about prefixes through fun word matching games.
Understanding prefixes and suffixes for kids is an important part of learning
English grammar. Just as teaching kids root words is crucial to improving
general reading comprehension skills, so does learning prefixes and using
prefixes greatly increase kids vocabulary.
Knowing prefix meanings and prefix definitions also helps students see and
use context and etymological clues, allowing them to make educated guesses
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