===== Prefixes & Suffixes ===== **What it is:** Word parts added before/after a root to change meaning or word type. **What it’s for:** Guess meanings of new words and grow vocabulary faster. **Example:** unhappy = un- (not) + happy ===== Common prefixes ===== * **un-** (not): unhappy, unfair * **re-** (again): redo, rewrite * **pre-** (before): prepay, preview * **dis-** (opposite): disagree, dislike ===== Common suffixes ===== * **-tion** (noun): information, education * **-er** (person): teacher, driver * **-able** (adjective): readable, comfortable * **-ly** (adverb): quickly, clearly ===== Practice ===== * When you see a long word, split it: prefix + root + suffix. * Create 3 examples for each prefix/suffix. ===== Hard words (Glossary) ===== * *prefix* /ˈpriːfɪks/: tiền tố * *suffix* /ˈsʌfɪks/: hậu tố * *guess* /ɡes/: đoán