Prefixes
Where do prefixes come in a word?
Prefixes come at the beginning of a word before a base word.
Where does a suffix appear at in a word?
A suffix appears at the end of a base word.
Why is learning Greek and Latin roots important?
Greek and Latin roots help us guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Define the word relay.
A relay is a race between two or more groups of people. One person from each group races at one time, and then hands off a baton to the next person.
Every syllable must have what two items.
A vowel spelling and a vowel sound.
What does the prefix non- and pre- mean?
The prefix non- means not and the prefix pre- means before.
Define what the suffix -ness means.
The suffix -ness means state of being or condition of.
What does the Greek root phon mean?
The Greek root phon means sound.
What does it mean if I answer a question anonymously?
What does a closed syllable mean?
A closed syllable means that a vowel is closed in by a consonant.
What prefix does the word nonviolent have and define what the word means?
The word nonviolent has the prefix non- and it means not violent.
Define what the suffix -ment means.
The suffix -ment means action or process of.
What does the Latin root loc mean?
The Latin root loc means place.
What is a toll bridge?
A toll bridge is a bridge that you have to pay before you can drive across it.
What does an open syllable mean?
What prefix does the word preschool have and define the word using the meaning of the prefix.
The word preschool has the word pre and it means school before you start Kindergarten.
What two words in this sentence have suffixes?
Trevor couldn’t hide his disappointment when he didn't meet his achievement goal.
The two words that have a suffix are disappointment and achievement.
What three words in the sentence below have a Greek OR Latin root?
Ben located the motorcycle shop on his smartphone.
The three words in the sentence are located, motorcycle, and smartphone.
What does it mean if your teacher is fuming?
The word fuming means to express irritation or anger.
Break apart the word ruckus.
The word ruckus has two syllables. Ruck-us
Come up with two words that have the prefix pre- and non-.
ex: Some sample words are preview and nonliving.
Choose two words from the list below and use them in a sentence.
agreement kindness
stillness excitement
I appreciate you showing kindness to me.
I am in agreement with my partners answer.
Define the words in the sentence below that have a Greek OR Latin root.
The bicycle’s fenders help deflect mud.
The word bicycle has the root cycl which means that it is something that moves and what causes it to move are the circle wheels and the word deflect has the root flect which means to bend away from us.
Describe a time when you would see a slate cloud.
A slate cloud is a grey colored cloud in the sky and I would see it before it stormed.
Break apart the word determined and identify how many syllables it has and what type of syllables.
The word determined has 3 syllables. de-ter-mined It has 1 open syllable and 2 closed syllables.