Prefixes
What is the prefix for the number one? Write an example.
uno/mono
unicycle, monobrow, unity, unifrom, monologue, monotone
tract
What is the suffix that means past tense? Write an example.
-ed
What are 4 letter/letter combinations you add -es to make plural words?
s, ch, sh, x
Identify the verb in the sentence:
The children ran to thier classroom.
ran
What is the prefix that means: 'forward, for, forth'
pro
What is the meaning for base word 'ject'
throw
What is the suffix that means like or origin of? Write an example.
-ish
Fill in the blanks:
When the word ends in _________________, you change the y to an i.
consonant-y
What is an adjective? Give an example.
A describing word/ describes a noun.
pretty, big, pink, small, slow, horrible
What is the prefix for the number two? Write an example.
bi / di
bicycle, binoculars, biceps, dialogue, digraph, biannual
What base word means 'to build'
struct
What is the prefix, base word and suffix for the following word: constructed
Prefix: con
Base Word: sruct
Suffix: ed
Write the following word sums:
pay + ing =
try + ed=
fancy + est=
copy + ing=
paying
tried
fanciest
copying
Continue this sentence by adding a conjunction:
My teacher was happy.....
Answers will vary
Correct puncuation must be used.
What is the meaning for prefix 'con'? Write an example.
together, with
Write the prefix, base word and suffix for the following word: transforming
Prefix: trans
Base word: form
Suffix: ing
-est
Make the plural words for the following:
boy
bench
fox
dress
boys
benches
foxes
dresses
What is the meaning of appalling?
A) horrifying and astonishing, causing shock
B) extremely impressive
C) mildly suprising or unexpected
D) Completely ordinary or unremarkable
A) horrifying and astonishing, causing shock
col, cor, co, com are all chameleon prefixes for which prefix?
con
What are the meanings of the prefixes: act and fix
act: to do
fix: fasten, fix, attach
What is the meaning of suffix 'ment'? Write an example.
act of, result of, state of
Complete the following word sums:
shop + er =
hope + ing=
joy + ful=
fry + ed=
shopper
hoping
joyful
fried
Write the collective nouns for the following:
wolves
birds
ships
pack of wolves
flock of birds
fleet of ships