An Overview of Prefixes and Suffixes

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Prefixes and Suffixes Skill Explainer

Kelly Butler

Why Do We Teach Prefixes and Suffixes?

The prefix, root word, and suffix fit together like puzzle pieces.

A diagram illustrating the prefix, root word, and suffix of the word reliable: un-rely-able.

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