Prefix
What does the prefix "un" mean?
not
What do I add to the end of a singular noun to make it a plural noun?
s, es or change the y to i and add es
cherry-cherries
What does the Latin root "form" mean?
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to shape
deform
What does the Latin root, "rupt" mean?
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to break or burst
eruption
What is the prefix in the word, "irregular"
ir, I use it because regular begins with the letter "r"
What does the prefix "re" mean?
to do again or go back
What suffix do you add to a verb to show it is in the past?
ed
walk-walked
What does the Latin root, "port" mean?
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to carry or harbor
transport
What does the Latin root, "tract" mean?
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to draw or pull
subtract
What does the prefix, "dis, dif" mean?
not, absence of or apart
dislike
Which prefix can be used with "possible" to mean "not possible"?
impossible
What suffix do you add to a word to show it is in the present tense?
ing
tell-telling
What Latin root means to write?
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scrib, script
My friend always scribbles on her paper in Math.
What Latin root means to see, watch, or observe?
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spect, spec, spic
spectator-The spectators in the audience were very excited to meet the band.
What does the word "disrupt" mean?
to break apart
rupt-break
dis-apart
What does the prefix "in" mean in insane?
not, not sane
What does the suffix, "ly" mean?
Give an example of a word with ly as a suffix.
like or manner of
I carefully placed the hot dish on the table.
What Latin root means to build or pile up?
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struct, stru
The crew was constructing a new playground at our school.
What Latin root means to say or tell?
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dict, dic
Before I read a story, I like to predict what is going to happen.
What does the word "disarm" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
dis-not, not armed
The police officer had to disarm the criminal.
What prefix do I add to "legal" to change the meaning to "not legal"?
illegal
What does the suffix "er, or" mean
Give an example of a word that ends with er/or and use it in a sentence.
one who or that which
The teacher had to buy many pencils for her class.
What Latin root means to bear or yield?
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fer
I had to transfer to a new school when I moved.
What Latin root means to send?
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mit, miss
The class was dismissed when the teacher decided it was time to go.
What does the word "irrelevant" mean?
Use it in a sentence.
ir-not
relevant-related
If a teacher is teaching you about adding, it would be irrelevant to talk about the bracelets you are wearing.