Prefixes
What is the prefix “un” mean?
Not
Example: Unfriendly
What is the suffix “less” mean?
Without
Example: Fearless
What is the affix in the word "return" and what does it mean?
Re
Again
What does the word "careless" mean?
Without care
What is an affix?
A word part that changes the meaning of a root word when attached.
What is the prefix “re” mean?
Again
Reuse
What is the suffix “ness” mean?
The state or condition of
Example: Kindly
What is the affix in the word "misfire" and what does it mean?
Mis
Wrongly
What does the word "boxes" mean?
more than one box
What are the two forms of affixes?
Prefixes and Suffixes
What is the prefix “semi” mean?
Half
Semisweet
What is the suffix “ment” mean?
Action or process of
Example: Enjoyment
What is the affix in the word "quickly" and what does it mean?
ly
Characteristic of
What is the affix in the word "hopped" and what does it mean?
the past tense of hop
What is a prefix?
It is a word part that is attached to the beginning of the root word to change the meaning.
What is the prefix “anti” mean?
Against
Antifreeze
What is the suffix “ful” mean?
Full of
Example: Careful
What is the affix in the word "higher" and what does it mean?
er
used to compare
What is the affix in the word "nonsense" and what does it mean?
Without sense
What is a suffix?
It is a word part that is attached to the end of the root word to change the meaning.
What is the prefix “pre” mean?
Before
Precook
What is the suffixes “able” and "ible" mean?
Can be done
Example: Comfotable
What is the affix in the word "running" and what does it mean?
ing
present form of a verb
What is the affix in the word "biology" and what does it mean?
bio
the study of life
What is a root word?
A word that has meaning. It can stand alone without an affix.