Prefixes & Suffixes
What does the prefix "un" mean?
ex. uncomfortable?uncomfortable = not comfortable, the opposite of comfortable
What does "edge" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
edge = the ending of beginning of something
If 2 words are synonyms, what does that mean?
If 2 words are antonyms, what does that mean?
synonyms = 2 words have similar meanings
antonyms = 2 words have opposite meanings
Spell the plural form of "toy"
Spell the contraction for "can" + "not"
can't
What does the prefix "re" mean?
ex. reread
re = again
reread = to read again
What does "fear" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
fear = being afraid of someone or something
start
Spell the plural form of "candy"
Spell the contraction for "they" + "are"
they're
What does the suffix "less" mean?
ex. colorless
less = without
colorless = without color
What does "brave" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
brave = having courage; not being scared
What is a synonym for "rush"?
hurry
Spell the plural form of "wolf"
Spell the contraction for "will" + "not"
won't
What does the suffix "ness" mean?
ex. darkness
ness = being ____
darkness = being dark
What does "rescue" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
rescue = saving someone or something from danger
What is an antonym for "open"?
close
What are irregular plurals?
Irregular plurals are words that don't follow any rules when changed into their plural form.
un, re, less, ness
unable, undo, untie
rewatch, rewrite, redo
hopeless, fearless, hairless
brightness, loudness, softness
What does "depend" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
depend = to need someone or something for help or support
What is an antonym for "lost"?
found
What are the irregular plurals for the following words?
man, child, tooth, mouse, goose
men
children
teeth
mice
geese
Spell the abbreviation of the word "March"
Mar.