Prefix Power
What does the prefix un- mean? As in unintelligent
Not / opposite of
What does the suffix -ful mean in hopeful?
Full of
Break apart the word unhappy.
un + happy
What does rewrite mean?
To write again
Add a prefix to make happy mean “not happy.”
unhappy
What does re- mean in the word rebuild?
Again
What does -less mean in careless?
Without
Break apart careless.
care + less
What does careless mean?
Without care
Add a suffix to make teach mean “a person who teaches.”
Teacher
In the word preview, what does pre- mean?
Before
What does -able mean in readable?
Can be done
Break apart discolored
dis - color - ed
What does unfriendly mean?
Not friendly
Add a prefix to make possible mean “not possible.”
impossible
What does dis- mean in disagree?
Not / opposite
What does -ology mean in biology?
the study of
Break apart misunderstanding
mis + understand + ing
What does biannual mean?
Happening twice a year
Add a prefix and suffix to make believe mean “not believable.”
Unbelievable
What does the prefix sub- mean in the word subway or submarine
under or below
What does -ist mean in artist?
One who practices or is skilled at
Break apart disrespectful
dis - respect - ful
What does bilingual mean?
able to speak two languages
Add a prefix and suffix to make react mean “the act of reacting too strongly.”
overreacting