Prefixes
What does the prefix re- mean?
back or again
Write a word sum for the word
illegal
il + legal → illegal
What does the suffix -s/-es mean?
more than one
What is a synonym for the word unhappy?
sad, miserable, depressed
Write a sentence using the word stepped.
Example:
I stepped on my dog's toy.
What does the prefix mis- mean?
bad, wrong
Write a word sum for the word previews.
pre + view + s → previews
What does the suffix -ed mean?
past tense
What is a synonym for the word dislike?
hate, loathe, detest
Write a sentence using the word soaring.
Example:
The blue bird is soaring gracefully through the air.
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
Write a word sum for the word displaced.
dis + place + ed → displaced
What does the suffix -est mean?
What is an antonym for the word biggest?
smallest, littlest, tiniest
Write a sentence using the word pitcher.
Examples:
The pitcher struck out 12 people in the game.
I poured iced tea into the glasses from the glass pitcher.
What does the prefix un- mean?
not or opposite of
to undo or reverse
Write a word sum for the word defrosting.
de + frost + ing → defrosting
What does the suffix -er/-or mean?
One who, that which
comparative
What is a synonym for the word instructor?
teacher, leader, professor
Write a sentence using the word unwise.
Example:
It is unwise to talk back to Mrs. Sagnella.
What does the prefix dis- mean?
not, opposite, or apart
Write a word sum for the word dishonesty.
dis + honest + y → dishonesty
Write a sentence using the word insane.
Example:
The loud music is driving me insane!
What is an antonym for the word disassemble?
build, connect, construct, put together, join
Write a sentence using the word dishonest.
I was dishonest when I lied to my parents about breaking the vase.