Common Prefixes
What does the prefix "pre" mean? Such as in preface.
Before
What does the suffix "able" mean? Such as in workable.
can be done
Who is the object of the verb. True or False
False, Whom is the object, Who is the Subject
The frog jumped off the stone. What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
off the stone
What is the first step to writing an essay?
Brainstorming, Determining your topic
What does the prefix "mis" mean? Such as in mistrust.
without
What does the suffix "ful" mean? Such as in joyful.
full of
The man _______ we met on the street is my uncle. who or whom?
who
The cat his under the bridge. What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
under the bridge
What are the names of the 5 paragraphs you have to have for an essay, in order?
Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Body 3, Conclusion
What does the prefix "post" mean? Such as in postpone.
after
What does the suffix "less" mean? Such as in motionless.
without
The boy, _______ bike was stolen, is upset. Who, Whose, or Whom?
whose
The mouse ran across the floor and hid under the table. What are the prepositional phrases in this sentence?
across the floor, under the table
How many sentences do you need to have in each paragraph?
3-5
What does the prefix "bi" mean? Such as in binoculars.
two
What does the suffix "ly" mean? Such as in friendly.
characteristic of
who
Ms. Taylor sat in the chair beside the fireplace. What are the prepositional phrases in this sentence?
in the chair, beside the fireplace
What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph?
Hook your reader, Introduce your topic
What does the prefix "auto" mean? Such as in autograph.
self
What does the suffix "ment" mean? Such as in involvement.
process, action
________ should I say is calling? Who, Whom, or Whose?
Whom
At dawn, we reached our destination at the beach. What are the prepositional phrases in this sentence?
At dawn, at the beach
It is perfectly fine to write an essay once and turn it in. True or False.
False, you need to edit, revise, and rewrite your final essay.