Prefixes
The suffix "s/es" can be found in the words boxes, cats, flags, rocks, loves. What does the suffix "s/es" do to the word?
It makes the word plural (more than one).
_________ going to the store.
there
their
they're
They're
There are ______ types of fruit on the table.
to
too
two
What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?
prefixes are added to the front of the word to change its meaning where suffixes are added to the end of a word.
We always have to go with my sister _________.
to
too
two
too
My _______ is my mom's sister.
aunt
ant
aunt
Tricky: Spell ...
knock
The prefix "re-" can be found in the words restate, reread, and redo. What is the meaning of the prefix "re-"?
The prefix "re-" means "back or again".
The words taller, fatter, shorter all share the suffix "-er". What is the meaning of the suffix "-er".
The suffix "-er" means "more".
Sam would really like a ________ of cake.
piece
peace
piece
We need one scoop of _______ for this recipe.
flour
flower
flour
What is the root word in unwavering?
waver
The words nonfiction, nonsense, and nonfat, all share the prefix "non-". What does this prefix mean?
The prefix "non-" means "not or negative".
What does the suffix "-est" mean? Hint: biggest, tallest, longest
The suffix "-est" means "most ".
My friend and I want to be _______(ed) together.
pair
pear
pare
pair
She really does not _______ how to spell that word.
no
know
know
What is the root word in unnoticed
notice
The prefix "de-" can be found in the words decompose, deconstruct, and decrease. What does the prefix "de-" mean?
The prefix "de-" means "down or away from".
______ in the music room, I can _______ the trumpets play.
Here in the music room I can hear the trumpets play.
here
hear
She was ________ years old the first time she ______ ice cream.
eight
ate
What is the prefix, suffix, and root word in unconvincingly.
Spelling counts!
prefix: un
root word: convince
suffix: ing/ ly 2 wow!!!