Prefixes
What is a prefix?
added to the beginning of a root word to change the meaning
What is a suffix?
Added to the end of a root word to form a derivative of that word
The author explains the meaning of the word right in the sentence of selection
Definition
Unremarkable
Remark
Their meeting was a stroke of serendipity leading to a lifelong friendship.
Unexpected discovery by chance or accident
this prefix means before
pre
this suffix means full of
ful
The author provides one or more example words or ideas.
Example
Credible
cred
She had an effervescent personality that lit up the room wherever she went.
bubbly, lively, vivacious, typically used to describe a personality or liquid that produces bubbles
this prefix means against or opposite
anti, contra
this suffix means without or free of
less
The author uses a word nearly opposite in meaning
Antonym
Unbelievable
Believe
His perspicacious analysis of the complex issue impressed both his colleagues and supervisors.
having a keen understanding or insight
this prefix means bad or wrong
mis, mal
this suffix means can be/do, inclined to do, worthy of
able
The author provides serveral words or statements that give clues to the words meaning.
General
Misinterpretation
Interpret
Despite his misanthropic tendencies, the writer found solace in the company of books rather than people.
someone who dislikes or distrusts human kind and avoids interaction
How does knowing a prefix or knowing a word has a prefix help students decode the meaning?
Knowing a prefix helps students break down and understand complex words by identifying the meaning of the prefix and how it modifies the root word. This knowledge aids in decoding new vocabulary and contributes to overall language comprehension.
How does knowing a suffix or knowing a word has a suffix help students decode the meaning?
Understanding a suffix can clarify a word's part of speech or tense, aiding in the interpretation of its role within a sentence. This morphological knowledge supports vocabulary development and reading comprehension.
The author uses a word similar in meaning
Synonym
Disconnected
Connect
refers to a change of circumstances or fortune, typically in one that is unwelcome and unpleasant