Prefixes
What is a prefix?
an affix that is attached to the beginning of a word.
What is a suffix?
an affix that is attached to the end of a word
What is a base word?
A word attached to an affix
"I" before "e" except after ____.
C
What holiday is in the month of October?
Halloween
What is the prefix in the word "dislike?"
dis-
What is the suffix in the word "joyful?"
-ful
What is the base word in dislike?
like
The rule "i before e except after c works for...."
most words
Are pumpkins a fruit or vegetable?
fruit
What does dis- mean?
"not"
What does -ful mean?
full of
What is the base word in joyful?
joy
Does "weird" follow the i before e pattern?
no
Jack-o-lanterns were named after a stingy man named....
Jack
What does dislike mean?
What does joyful mean?
full of joy
What is the base word in retie?
tie
Does "protein" follow the i before e pattern?
no
If you see a spider on Halloween is that good luck or bad luck?
good luck
What does pre- mean?
before
What does -ness mean?
the state of (example: happiness is the state of being happy)
What is the base word in preheat?
heat
Does achieve follow the i before e pattern?
yes
In Ireland, what vegetable did they use to use to decorate for Halloween instead of pumpkins?
turnips