Prefixes
Say 3 words with the prefix ex-
Example: varies
Identify the suffixes in the word "carelessness"
"less" and "ness"
Identify all the prefixes and suffixes in the word extracted
ex- and -ed
What do these suffixes mean?
-able; -ible; -il; -ilecapable or able
I'm thinking of a word that means likely to change in a sudden or extreme way; having or showing extreme or sudden changes in emotion; likely to become dangerous or out of control.
Active volcanoes are very ______________ and can erupt at any time.
"volatile"
Say one word with each prefix "mis" or "un"
Example: answers vary
Identify the suffixes in the word "exceedingly"
"ing" and "ly"
Identify all the prefixes and suffixes in the word "misunderstanding"
"mis" and "ing"
What is the meaning of these suffixes?
-ous; -ine; -al
of or pertaining to; like
I'm thinking of a word that means "able to be managed or controlled; accomplished without great difficulty"
The class was well-behaved and ______________for the teacher.
"manageable"
Daily Double!
The meaning of the prefix "dis" in the word "disapprove"
not
Identify the suffixes in the word "willingness
-ing and -ness
Identify all the prefixes and suffixes in the word
"abnormal"
ab=away from; not
-al=pertaining to; like
what does intangible mean?
What are the affixes in this word?
untouchable; not definite or concrete
in=not
-ible= able
A word that means wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity
Kim checks out book 3 times a week at the library; she is a ______________ reader.
"voracious"
The meaning of the prefix "un" in the word undo.
opposite
Identify the suffixes in the word gratefulness
-ful and -ness
Identify all the prefixes and suffixes in the word
decomposing
de-, com-, -ing
What does joyous mean?
-ous means full of OR nature of
full of joy
Daily Double!
A word that means very remarkable; extraordinary
The northern lights are a ________________light show caused by electrically charged particles in the sky.
phenomenal
Say a word using each prefix: in- pre- de-
Example: Words can vary
Identify the suffixes in the word "dangerously"
"ous", and "ly"
Identify all the prefixes and suffixes in the word "unexpectedly"
"un", "ed", "ly"
of or pertaining to ordinary citizens (as opposed to military, for example);
polite; courteous
A word that means in its original state; unspoiled
I love being in the __________mountains away from smog and traffic.
"pristine"