Prefix
what does the prefix "pre" mean?
before
what does the suffix -less mean?
without
When the fire alarm rang, we had to evacuate the building quickly and wait outside.
What does evacuate mean?
to leave a place quickly for safety.
Does the word "preheat" have a prefix or suffix?
prefix ("pre")
Madeline got her kite out of the closet.
Make an inference.
It was windy.
what does the prefix "re" mean?
again
what does the suffix -ed mean?
Hint: Walked, Jumped
past tense
Luca was generous with his toys, always sharing them with friends and even strangers at the park.
What does generous mean?
happy to share or give to others.
Does the word "dislike" have a prefix or suffix?
prefix ("dis)
I need to eat my snack quickly or it will melt!
What is the snack?
Ice cream
Popsicle
what does the prefix "dis" mean?
not
what does the suffix -ing mean?
Hint: jumping, dancing, singing
present tense
The magician made the rabbit vanish right in front of the crowd—it was there one moment and gone the next!
What does vanish mean?
Disappear suddenly
Does the word "nonstop" have a prefix or suffix?
The girl was climbed to the top of the snowy hill, she watched other people go down the hill. She was hesitant.
What is the girl about to do?
Go sledding
Skiing
Snowboarding
what does the prefix "multi" mean?
many
what does the suffix -s or -es mean?
Hint: cats, dogs, boxes
The baby bird was so fragile that we had to hold it very gently so it wouldn’t get hurt.
What does the word fragile mean?
easily broken or damaged.
Does the word "quickly" have a prefix or suffix?
suffix (-ly)
Abby looked around at everyone having fun. Her mom yelled "you can do this!", she climbed the ladder and looked at the lifeguard who looked small.
What is she about to do?
Jump into a pool
what does the prefix "anti" mean?
Hint: Think about the words antisocial, antibacterial
against
what does the suffix -ly mean?
in a (adjective way)
turns adjective into adverb
The soup was so scalding that I had to wait several minutes before I could take a bite without burning my tongue.
What does scalding mean?
very hot
Does the word "strongest" have a prefix or suffix?
suffix (-est)
After the fire truck left, people stood outside whispering and pointing at the blackened windows of the bakery.
What can you infer happened at the bakery?
A fire