Suffixes and Prefixes
What do we call a word part added to the END of a base word to change its meaning? (Example: -ful in 'helpful')
A suffix
The root word 'port' means 'carry.' Name one word that uses this root.
Any of: transport, import, export, portable, report
What is the schwa sound? Say it aloud!
The "uh" sound (like in 'about' or 'pencil')
What does the '1-1-1 rule' mean in spelling?
1 syllable, 1 short vowel, 1 final consonant — double the last consonant before adding a vowel suffix
In an open syllable, does the vowel say its long or short sound?
Long sound (example: 'me,' 'go,' 'ti' in tiger)
What do we call a word part added to the BEGINNING of a base word? (Example: un- in 'unhappy')
A prefix
What does the root 'aud' mean? Hint: think of the word 'audio.'
Sound/ to hear
In the word 'banana,' which syllable makes the schwa sound?
The first and second 'a' — both unaccented a's say "uh"
Use the 1-1-1 rule: How do you spell 'run' + '-ing'?
running
In a closed syllable, what closes the vowel in and what sound does it usually make?
A consonant closes it, and the vowel makes a short sound (example: 'cat,' 'hop')
What does the prefix 're-' mean? (Example: redo, rewrite, replay)
Again, to do again
The root 'vis' means 'see.' What does the word 'invisible' mean?
Not able to be seen / cannot be seen
In the word 'problem,' which vowel makes the schwa sound?
The 'e' in the second syllable — "pruh-blem"
Does the 1-1-1 rule apply to the word 'jump'? Why or why not?
'jump' ends in two consonants (mp), so we don't double
Is the first syllable in 'robot' open or closed? How do you know?
Open — 'ro' ends with a vowel and says its long o sound
Add the suffix '-er' to the word 'teach.' What new word do you get, and what does it mean?
Teacher — a person who teaches
Both 'bicycle' and 'biweekly' start with 'bi-.' What does 'bi-' mean?
two
True or false: The schwa sound can be spelled with any vowel letter.
True — a, e, i, o, and u can all make the schwa sound
Apply the 1-1-1 rule: 'sit' + '-er' = ?
sitter
Split 'napkin' into syllables. Is each syllable open or closed?
nap-kin — both are closed syllables (each ends in a consonant)
The prefix 'mis-' means wrong. What does the word 'misspell' mean?
To spell a word incorrectly/wrong
The root 'scrib' or 'script' means 'write.' Name a word that uses this root.
Scribble, describe, inscription
What special symbol do we use in dictionaries to show the schwa sound?
The upside-down e — called "schwa" (ə)
Why do we write 'stopping' but NOT 'stooping' with a double letter?
'Stop' has a short vowel and one final consonant (1-1-1). 'Stoop' has two vowels, so no doubling.
The word 'pilot' has one open and one closed syllable. Which is which?
pi' is open (long i), 'lot' is closed (short o)