Prefix
What does the prefix pre- mean?
before
When do we use the suffix -ed?
For past tense
Using your knowledge of affixes, define: reread
to read again
What does the suffix -logy mean? Give an example word.
the study of (biology, geology)
Why is it important to know affixes?
To help us define words, to help us define words we might not know, to help us understand more word, to help us increase our vocabulary
What does the prefix bio- mean? Give an example.
life (biology, biography, biologist)
What does the suffix -less mean?
Without
Using your knowledge of affixes, define: impossible
not possible
What does the suffix -ful mean? Give an example.
having, giving (beautiful, fanciful)
What does the prefix therm- mean? Give an example.
heat (thermometer, thermal, thermostat)
What does the prefix paleo- mean? Give an example.
old, ancient (paleontologist, paleontology)
What does the suffix -est mean?
The most
Using your knowledge of affixes, define: illegal
not legal or not allowed
What does the suffix -ing mean? Give an example.
action, process (writing, singing, doing)
What does the prefix inter- mean? Give an example.
between (intermission, interaction, international)
What does the prefix botan- mean? Give an example.
plant (botany, botanist)
What does the suffix -er mean?
More or one who does something
Using your knowledge of affixes, define: delightful
full of delight
What does the suffix -ed mean? Give an example.
past tense (located, dislocated, corroded)
What does the suffix -cycle mean? Give an example.
circle/ring (bicycle, tricycle, cyclone, cycle, recycle)
What does the prefix re- mean? Give an example.
again (redo, repaint, remake)
What does the suffix -ist mean?
one who is an expert in
Using your knowledge of affixes, define: geology
the study of earth
What does the -s/-es mean? Given an example.
plural (rats, vacations, classes)
Explain the difference between prefix, suffix, affix, and root word.
Prefix- add on before the root
Suffix- add on after the foot
affix- prefix or suffix
root- base word