This document provides an overview of prefixes and suffixes in the English language. It defines what a prefix and suffix are, and gives examples of common prefixes like "co-", "de-", "pre-", and "non-" and suffixes like "able", "ness", "ment", and "less". The document encourages writing examples using these prefixes and suffixes, and provides additional English learning resources.

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PREFIXES AND
SUFFIXES
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2. Let’s discover
PREFIXES

3. What is a prefix?
● a group of letters added to the
beginning of a word to make a
new word

4. Co - with
● co-worker
My co-workers and I have a great
relationship. We like to go for a
drink after work on Fridays.
● co-pilot
The co-pilot took over when the
pilot fell ill.

5. De - off, down, away
from
● deflate
The balloons deflated after a few
hours.
● derail
The train was derailed in heavy
snow.

6. Pre - before
● preview
You can preview the page before
you print it.
● prehistoric
The science museum features
prehistoric artifacts.

7. Non - not
● nonfat
I buy nonfat yogurt because it’s
healthier.
● nonfiction
I love to read nonfiction books,
especially biographies.

8. Let’s discover
SUFFIXES

9. What is a suffix?
● a group of letters added to the
end of a word to make a new
word

10. Able, ible - able to be
● reversible
My sweater is reversible. It’s blue on
one side and green on the other.
● washable
Make sure you bring washable
pants for the trip.

11. Ness - state of being
● sadness
The sadness in her voice was
obvious.
● rudeness
Your rudeness in the meeting was
unacceptable.

12. Ment - condition of
● commitment
You need to show commitment to
learning English by studying a little
every day.
● punishment
The punishment for his crime was 2
years in prison.

13. Less - without
● tasteless
The dessert I ordered is tasteless.
I’m going to tell the waiter.
● careless
Don’t be so careless with your
phone. You’re going to break it.

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prefixes and suffixes you’ve just
learned.

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