Prefixes
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again, back
In the word 'quickly', identify the suffix.
-ly
What is the root word of 'unforgivable'?
forgive
What is a noun?
person, place or thing
Identify two ways the word 'bat' can be used in context.
baseball bat or flying bat
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not, opposite
In the word 'worked', identify the suffix.
-ed
forget
What is a verb?
An action word
Identify two ways the word 'bark' can be used in context.
The dog let out a loud bark.
The bark of the tree.
In the word 'disagree' what is the prefix and what can you infer that the prefix means?
dis-, not, opposite
Given the word, 'gifts', what is the suffix and how did it change the root word 'gift'?
-s, the suffix made gift many or plural
Create a new word by adding a prefix AND suffix, using the root word 'comfort' that means 'feeling pain'.
uncomfortable
What is an adjective?
It is a descriptive word used to modify or describe a noun
Identify two ways the word 'present' can be used in context.
He opened my present with a happy smile.
I made sure I was present for the test in English class.
In the word 'bicycle' what is the prefix and what does that prefix mean?
bi- means two
Given the word 'talked', what is the suffix and how did it change the root word 'talk'?
-ed, made it past tense
unfriendly
In the following sentence, identify the noun(s). 'Sara was happy to ride her bike.'
Noun(s)- Sara and bike
Identify two ways the word 'tear' can be used in context.
Be sure to tear that paper into little pieces.
A tear rolled down my face when she scored a goal.
In the word 'microscope' what is the prefix and what does that prefix mean?
micro- means small
Add a suffix to the word 'rain' to make it an adjective.
rainy
In the following sentence, identify the adjective. 'Sara was happy to ride her bike.'
How might you determine the meaning of a homonym word when reading a text?
Use context clues