Prefixes
What is the prefix in this word:
reheat
re-
Write the new word:
jump + y
jumpy
What spelling rule does this word follow:
napped
111 doubling rule
What is the prefix in this word:
preheating
pre-
Write the new word:
sleep + y
sleepy
Which spelling rule does this word follow:
muddy
'y' doubling
Where is a prefix added to a word?
At the beginning of the base word
Prefix + base word
Write the new word:
flop + y
floppy
What spelling rule does this word follow:
catches
plural 's/es'
What does the prefix 'de-' indicate?
Indicates down/off/away. An action has been undone.
Write the new word:
flake + y
flaky
What spelling rule does this word follow:
happier
change 'y' to 'i'
What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate?
Indicates 'not' or 'the opposite'
Write the new word:
grime + y
grimy
What spelling rule does this word follow:
forgiving
drop final 'e'