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Prefix and suffix practice in context

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    Read sentence, identify and define targeted affixes. Targeting affixes that are used in 60% of prefixed words, and 85% of suffixed words
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  • The unhappy dog whimpered softly.
    unhappy  (un-),  not
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  • Please rewrite your paragraph using complete sentences.
    rewrite  (re-),  to do again
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  • His incorrect answer showed he didn't understand the question.
    incorrect  (in-),  not
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  • That’s an impossible task without help.
    impossible  (im-),  not
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  • Her poor behavior was irregular for such a calm student.
    irregular  (ir-),  not
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  • The law was illegal in most states.
    illegal  (il-),   not
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  • She disagreed with the decision.
    disagreed  (dis-),  not/opposite of
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  • The cat moved quickly to catch the toy.
    quickly (-ly),  in a way that
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  • My brother is a skilled painter.
    painter (-er),  one who
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  • The actor memorized all his lines.
    actor  (-or),  one who
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  • The celebration lasted all night.
    celebration  (-tion),  the act of or process
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  • The competition was fierce.
    competition (-ition),  the act of
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  • The dress is very comfortable.
    comfortable (-able), can be
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  • This glass is breakable, so be careful
    breakable (-able),  can be
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  • That was a natural reaction.
    natural  (-al),  relating to
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  • The contract was official.
    official (-ial),  relating to
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