Prefixes
What does the prefix re- mean?
back or again
Write a word sum for the word
illegal
il + legal → illegal
What does the suffix -s/-es mean?
more than one
What is a synonym for the word unhappy?
sad, miserable, depressed
The Latin base rupt means to burst/break. Write down 4 words that have the base rupt.
Example:
erupts, erupting, disrupt, disrupted, interruption
What does the prefix mis- mean?
bad, wrong
Write a word sum for the word previews.
pre + view + s → previews
What does the suffix -ed mean?
past tense
What is a synonym for the word dislike?
hate, loathe, detest
The Latin base port means to carry. Write down 5 words that have the base port.
Example:
portable, report, reporter, teleport
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
Write a word sum for the word displaced.
dis + place + ed → displaced
What does the suffix -est mean?
What is an antonym for the word biggest?
smallest, littlest, tiniest
The Latin base form means to shape. Write down 6 words that contain the base form.
Examples:
formula, deformed, formation, inform, information
What does the prefix un- mean?
not or opposite of
to undo or reverse
Write a word sum for the word defrosting.
de + frost + ing → defrosting
What does the suffix -er/-or mean?
One who, that which
comparative
What is a synonym for the word instructor?
teacher, leader, professor
dis + tract + ed
The loud noise distracted me when I was trying to study.
What does the prefix dis- mean?
not, opposite, or apart
Write a word sum for the word dishonesty.
dis + honest + y → dishonesty
Write a sentence using the word insane.
Example:
The loud music is driving me insane!
What is an antonym for the word disassemble?
build, connect, construct, put together, join
Write a sentence using the word dishonest.
I was dishonest when I lied to my parents about breaking the vase.