Prefix Remix
What does the prefix super- mean?
Over or above
What prefix would you add to "water" to mean water that is below the surface?
under
What does the suffix -ly mean?
Like or manner of
If someone is "friendly," what does the suffix -ly tell us about how they act?
in a way that shows friendship
The firefighter moved quickly through the smoke to find the trapped pets and guide them to safety.
What does the suffix -ly mean in "quickly"?
in a fast or quick manner
Which prefix means "against" or "opposite"?
Anti-
What does the prefix "mid" mean?
middle
The suffix -able (or -ible) means "can do" or "able to." What does a "readable" book mean?
able to be read, easy to read
The word "creation" uses the suffix -ion. What does this suffix mean?
Act of, state of, or result of
After many hours of planning, the team's creation of the poster earned them praise from the teacher.
What does the suffix -ion mean in "creation"?
act of creating
The word "semifinal" contains the prefix semi-. What does this prefix tell us about a semifinal?
It is half of a final (a partial or halfway competition)
A ______________ circle is half of a complete circle.
semi
She answered the question _______ (honest/honestly)
honestly
The word "impossible" contains the suffix -ible. What does this mean for the word impossible?
not able to be done, can't be done
The antique vase was undervalued at the garage sale, so the collector realized it was worth much more than the price asked. What does the prefix under- add to "undervalued"?
Valued less than its true worth
The __________market is a large store where you can buy groceries.
super
What prefix means "below" or "less"?
under
What does the suffix -y mean?
inclined to
The sunset was absolutely _______(beauty, beautiful)
beautiful
After the late night studying, June felt sleepy and could hardly keep her eyes open during class.
What does the suffix -y mean in "sleepy"?
inclined to sleep
An __________ body is something your immune system creates to fight against germs.
anti
_____ night happens at 12am
mid
This puzzle is __________ (solve-able / solve-ful), so you should be able to figure it out.
solvable
My backpack is __________ (use-ful / use-able) for carrying my books to school.
useful
When Mia held the door open for her classmate, her teacher praised her for being thoughtful and considerate of others.
What does the suffix -ful mean in "thoughtful"?
full of thought, caring of others