Prefixes
Where is a prefix added?
A prefix is added at the beggining of a word.
What is a word root?
A word root is the base or core meaning of a word.
Where is a suffix added?
A prefix is added at the end of a word.
What does the word mistake mean?
an action or judgement that is wrong
or
be wrong about
What does browse mean in the sentences below?
"If you browse menus from different parts of the world you may be surprised. While looking through the lists of food you might see unexpected items.
to look through, glance at or read casually
What does a prefix do when added to a word?
A prefix changes the meaning of the word.
How are word roots used?
Word roots can be used to build new related words by adding prefixes and suffixes.
What does a suffix do when added to a word?
A suffix changes the meaning or function of a word.
What does the word submerge mean?
below water or cause to be under water
What clue helps to determine the meaning of browse int he sentences below?
"If you browse menus from different parts of the world you may be surprised. While looking through the lists of food you might see some unexpected items."
looking through
Give three common prefixes.
re-, pre-, in-, un-, dis-, mis-, sub-, trans-
Give three common word roots.
act, port, bio, geo, photo, spect
Give three common suffixes.
-ed, -ing, -er, -ly, -ful, -ment, -able, -ness
What does the word contradict mean?
to be in conflict with, to be against, deny the truth
What does the word efficient mean in the sentences below?
"Eating insects is an efficient way of eating. One reason is because even the tiniest of bugs give energy."
To give good results.
Make three words using the prefix sub-.
submarine, subway, subject, submerge, submissive, subliminal
Make three words using the word root "act".
actor, action, tactic, impact, extract
Make three words using the suffix -ment.
commitment, retirement, improvement, abandonment, appointment, achievement
What does the word spectate mean?
to watch or view
What clue helps you determine the meaning of efficient in the sentences below?
"Eating insects is an efficient way of eating. One reason is because even the tiniest of bugs give energy."
even the tiniest of bugs give energy
What does the prefix in-, un-, dis- mean?
not, or opposite of
What does the word root port mean?
to carry
What does the suffix -able mean?
capable of being, able to be
What does the word inadmissable mean?
not accepted or not allowed
What clue helps you determine the meaning of consume in the sentences below?
Animals raised for food consume large quantities of natural resources. Insects take in and use up less water and grass.
take in and use up