Suffixes
What is a base word?
the simplest form of an English word.
Is suffix -ed a vowel suffix or a consonant suffix?
vowel suffix
What is a base word?
It is the simplest form of an English word
What does the prefix -trans in the word transplant mean?
across
What is an affix?
a letter or letters added to the beginning or end of the base word
What is a suffix?
a letter or letters added to the end of the base word to change its form or usage
If you have a base word that ends in a final "t" or "d" with suffix -ed, what sound does -ed make?
(ed) with short e sound
What is a prefix?
a letter or letters added to the beginning of the baseword to change its form or usage
What does prefix -non mean in the word nonstop?
not
What is a root?
a word or word part that carries meaning and provides the base for an affix
What is a base word plus a suffix called?
derivative
What sound does suffix -ed make if the base word ends in an unvoiced sound before -ed?
-ed makes the unvoiced tongue tapper sound (t)
What is a base word plus a prefix called?
derivative
What do the suffixes -or and -ist mean in the words actor and harpist?
one who
Which root means to drag, draw, or to pull?
tract
If you retract something you pull or draw it back.
A tractor pulls or drags tools behind it.
What is a suffix that begins with a vowel called?
vowel suffix
What sound does suffix -ed make if the base word ends in an voiced sound before -ed?
-ed makes the voiced tongue tapper sound (d)
What is a prefix ending with a vowel called?
vowel prefix
What does suffix -less mean?
without
What does hatless mean?
without a hat
What is a consonant suffix?
A suffix that begins with a consonant.
What sound does suffix -ed make in the word "dressed?"
the unvoiced tongue tapper (t) because the base word "dress" ends in an unvoiced sound
What is a prefix ending with a consonant called?
consonant prefix
What does suffix -ness mean?
quality of _____
What does gladness mean?
quality of being glad