pre- means...
before
-ness means...
the state of or condition
un- means...
not
-ful means...
full of
True or False: All words are made up of roots, prefixes, and/or suffixes?
true
re- means...
to do again
-less means...
without
mis- means...
wrongly
-ly means...
characteristic of
True or False: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word is called a synonym?
False
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does disagree mean?
to not agree
Based on what you know about the prefix -ble, what does the word comfortable mean?
can be comforted or feeling well
Based on what you know about the prefix non-, what does nonviolent mean?
not violent or peaceful
Based on what you know about the suffix -ment, what does the word enjoyment mean?
the action of enjoying or having fun
True or False: Words can have more than one meaning.
True
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does the word dissatisfied mean?
not satisfied or not happy with the result
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix. "The teacher was very helpful when her students asked questions."
full of help
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the prefix. "The woman had to resumbit her application for the new job at the hospital."
sumbit again or turn in again
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the word in the sentence that contains the suffix. "We quickly ran to the playground when the bell rang for recess."
Quickly: the characteristic of moving quick?
Fill in the blanks: When you add a ______ or a ______ to a root word you change the meaning of the word.
Prefix/ Suffix
Based on what you know about the prefix in-, what does the word incapable mean?
not capable or not able to complete the task
Based on what you know about the suffix -less, what does the word fearless mean?
without fear or afraid
Based on what you know about the prefix un-, what does the word uncooperative mean?
not cooperate or do what is expected
Based on what you know about the suffix - ment, what does the word contentment mean?
The state of being content or happy
Two words that are spelled differently but sound the same when pronounced are called?
Homophone