Prefixes
Name one prefix that means NOT
un or dis
Name a suffix that means WITHOUT
less
What does the word fragile mean in the sentence below?
The tiny kitten looked so fragile that Sarah cradled it gently in her arms.
easily broken/weak
Re
To do again
What does this suffix mean?
-est
most
What does the word armor mean in the sentence below?
The brave knight wore a suit of shiny armor to defend himself in battle.
protective clothing
Add a prefix to complete this sentence:
We _______ our keys and had to search for them everywhere. (What prefix means "to put in the wrong place"?)
misplaced
Add the suffix to complete the sentence.
After a long day of playing, the children were feeling very _____. (What means full of sleep?)
sleepy
What does the word aroma mean in the sentence below?
The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air, making everyone's mouth water.
smell
Add a prefix to complete this sentence.
The teacher asked us to ______ our messy work to make it neater. (What prefix means "to write again"?)
rewrite
Add the suffix to the sentence.
The artist used a variety of ______ paints to create her masterpiece. (What means full of color?)
colorful
What does the word extinguished mean in the sentence below?
The firefighters bravely extinguished the flames before they could spread to other houses.
to put out a fire
Name the 5 prefixes you learned during camp!
Name the 6 suffixes you learned during camp!
y, ly, ful, er, est, and less
What does the term standing ovation mean in the sentence below?
The audience gave the singer a standing ovation for her incredible performance.
a long applause while standing