Definitions
What is a prefix?
an affix added to the beginning of a base word to change the meaning
Identity the prefix in: nonfiction
non
Identify the base/root of the word: premade
made
Identify the suffix of the word: shameful
-ful
What does the prefix "in" mean in the word intangible?
not
What is a suffix?
an affix added to the end of a base word to change the meaning
Identity the prefix in:submarine
sub
Identify the base/root of the word: thankful
thank
Identify the suffix of the word: meaningless
-less
What does the base/root word "tang" mean in the word intangible?
touch
What is a base/root word?
comes from other languages, such as Greek or Latin (has a meaning by itself)
Identity the prefix in: tricycle
tri
Identify the base/root of the word: reaction
react
Identify the suffix of the word: slowly
-ly
what does the suffix "-ible" in intangible mean?
able to
What is morphology?
the study of how word parts are combined to form words
Identity the prefix in: abstract
ab
Identify the base/root of the word: encouragement
courage
Identify the suffix of the word: mandate
-ate
Break down this word: unsuccessful
un- prefix
success - the root/base
ful - suffix
What does intangible mean?
not able to touch
Identity the prefix in: dystopian
dys
Identify the base/root of the word: inquisitive
quisit
Identify the suffix of the word: historical
-ical
What is the meaning of this word? walked
past tense of walk