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pre- means...
What is before?
100

-er means...

what is more? 

100
un- means...
What is not?
100
-ful means...
What is full of?
100

True or False: All words are made up of roots/base words, prefixes, and/or suffixes?

What is true?

200
re- means...
What is to do again?
200
-less means...
What is without?
200

-Over means

what is too much or above? 

200
-ly means...
What is characteristic of?
200
True or False: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word is called a synonym?
What is false?
300
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does disagree mean?
What is not agree?
300

Based on what you know about the prefix -ble, what does the word comfortable mean?

What is full of comfort, having the quality of comfort? 

300
Based on what you know about the prefix non-, what does nonviolent mean?
What is not violent or peaceful?
300

Based on what you know about the suffix -less, what does the word priceless mean?

Very valuable, too expensive to have a price?

300
True or False: Words can have more than one meaning.
What is true?
400
Based on what you know about the prefix dis-, what does the word dissatisfied mean?
What is not satisfied or not happy with the result?
400
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."
What is full of help?
400
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."
What is sumbit again or turn in again?
400
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."
What is the characteristic of moving quick?
400

Fill in the blanks: When you add a ______ or a ______ to a base word you change the meaning of the word.

What is a prefix and a suffix?

500
Based on what you know about the prefix in-, what does the word incapable mean?
What is not capable or not able to complete the task?
500
Based on what you know about the suffix -less, what does the word fearless mean?
What is without fear or afraid?
500
Based on what you know about the prefix un-, what does the word uncooperative mean?
What is not cooperate or do what is expected?
500

It's your luck day- name five words with the suffix ly! 

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500

A word that has a similar meaning to another word. 

What is a synonym?