Prefixes
not or negative
The chef prefers to cook eggs in a nonstick pan.
What is the prefix non-?
full of, inclined to, or characterized by
The cloudy day made us all want to stay inside by the fire and play games.
What is the suffix -y?
to write
The inscription on the gold bracelet read "From Mom."
What is the root/base scrib/script?
one who or that which (noun), or comparing (adjective)
I was thankful we could use our calculators during the test.
What is the suffix -er/or?
The smallest unit of meaning within a word, or a word itself.
What is a morpheme?
Not, absence of, or apart
Scoring a goal is difficult when I sit on the bench most of the game. I dislike pineapple on my pizza.
What is the prefix dis/dif-?
related to or characterized by
His criminal actions landed him in jail for a year.
What is the suffix -al?
to draw or pull
The tractor was a necessary machine for moving heavy objects on the farm.
What is the root tract?
like or manner of (adverb or adjective)
She sadly said goodbye to her friend who was moving away. A friendly gesture can improve anyone’s day.
What is the suffix -ly?
a collection of words
What is a lexicon?
not
The dogs needed a walk because they had been inactive all day. Driving without a valid license is illegal.
What is the prefix in/im/il/ir-?
act of, state of, result of
The fan creates circulation, or circular currents of air movement, in the room.
What is the suffix -ion/tion?
to break or burst
The crowd will erupt with shouts of cheer when they hear the exciting news.
What is the root rupt?
present tense (verb or adjective or noun)
The florist is gathering multi-coloured flowers for the wedding bouquet.(VERB) The gathering storm appeared in the form of black clouds overhead.(ADJECTIVE) The gathering was spur of the moment and required little planning. (NOUN)
What is the suffix -ing?
meaningful units that can stand on their own
What is a free base/root?
back or again
After the tornado destroyed our backyard, we had to rebuild our shed.
What is the prefix re-?
state of
I wanted to improve my fitness by riding my bike and hiking more often.
What is the suffix -ness?
to carry or harbor
Each family member showed the attendant their passport as they boarded the airplane.
What is the root port?
past tense verb marker
What is suffix -ed?
meaningful units that cannot stand on their own; must be bound to another morpheme
What is a bound base/root?
not or opposite
The class was unhappy that the field trip was cancelled.
What is the prefix un-?
act of, state of, or result of
The government regarded protecting the citizens as its highest duty.
What is the suffix -ment?
to shape
The stage and torn curtains will need a complete remodel before the actors will be able to perform.
What is the root form?
plural noun marker
What is the suffix -s/es?
in, on, or toward
They will inflate 16 balloons for her sweet 16 birthday party. An artist will illuminate the airport tunnel with multi-colored lights.
What is the prefix in/im/il/ir-? (EXTRA 500 points if BOTH "prefix" and answer are correctly named)