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Key Takeaways
- A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the word’s
meaning. - A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes the word’s meaning.
- Learning the meanings of prefixes and suffixes will help expand your vocabulary, which
will help improve your writing.
Writing Application
Write a paragraph describing one of your life goals. Include five words with prefixes and
five words with suffixes. Exchange papers with a classmate and circle the prefixes and
suffixes in your classmate’s paper. Correct each prefix or suffix that is spelled
incorrectly.