Prefix
What is a prefix?
a letter or group of letters attached to the beginning of a word
What is a suffix?
What is the root of the word CRYING?
The part of speech referring to a person, place, or thing
Noun
Two possible meanings of LEAVES
to go away from and the green things on a tree
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
What does the suffix -ed mean?
in the past
What is the root of the word RECYCLE?
Cycle
The part of speech referring to an action
Verb
Two possible meanings of BAT
What does the prefix anti- mean?
Against
What does the suffix -ist mean?
(e.g., artist, pianist)
A person who does an action
What is the root of the word ZOOLOGY?
Zoo
The part of speech used to describe a noun
Adjective
Two possible meanings of TRUNK
The back compartment of the car and the body/stem of a tree
What does the prefix co- mean?
With
What does the suffix -ion mean?
(e.g., celebration, completion)
action or process
What is the root of the word UNREASONABLE?
Reason
Define synonym and antonym
Synonym - a word that means the same as a given word
Antonym - a word that means the opposite of a given word
Two possible meanings of FLY
Move through the air with wings and an insect
What does the prefix inter- mean?
Between
What does the suffix -ly mean?
(e.g., badly, happily)
in what manner
What is the root of the word TELEPHONE?
Phon (sound)
The part of speech used to describe a verb
Adverb
a barrier or railing and to fight with swords