Prefix
What does the prefix pre- mean?
For example, "preschool"
Before
When do we use the suffix -ed?
For example, "walked"
To talk about things in the past tense
What does reread mean?
To read again
What do we call letters added to the BEGINNING of a word that change its meaning?
Prefix
What do we call letters added to the END of a word that change its meaning?
Suffix
What does the prefix bio- mean?
For example, "biology"
Life
What does the suffix -less mean?
For example, "harmless"
Without
What does impossible mean?
Not possible
What does the prefix non- mean?
For example, "nonfiction"
Not
What does the suffix -s/-es mean?
For example, "cars" or "bikes"
Plural nouns
What does the prefix dis- mean?
For example, "dislike"
The opposite, or negative
What does the suffix -est mean?
For example, "fastest"
The most
What does illegal mean?
Not legal or not allowed
What does the suffix -logy mean?
For example, "psychology"
The study of something
What does the suffix -ing mean?
For example, "writing"
An action or process, or something that occurs right now
What does the prefix re- mean?
For example, "remake"
Again
What does the suffix -er mean?
For example, "slower"
More than
What does powerful mean?
Having power
What does the prefix inter- mean?
For example, "interstate"
Between
What does the suffix -ful mean?
For example, "beautiful"
Having or giving
What does the prefix over- mean?
For example, "overload"
Too much
What does the suffix -ist mean?
For example, "artist"
Someone who is an expert in something, or does it as a job
What does geology mean?
The study of Earth
What does the suffix -ion mean?
For example, "election"
The act of doing something
What does the prefix therm- mean?
For example "thermometer"
Heat or temperature