prefix definitions
Where is a prefix found?
At the beginning of the base word.
Where is a suffix found?
At the end of a base word?
What is the base word of
younger
young
What is the prefix in the word
ungrateful and what does it mean?
un (not)
tallest
est (most)
definition of a prefix
letters put on the front of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.
definition of a suffix
letters put on the end of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.
What is another name for base word?
Root word
What is the prefix in the word and what does it mean?
preview
pre (before)
what is the suffix in the word and what does it mean?
worthless
less (without)
what the does the prefix re- mean?
example: redo
again
what does the suffix -est and -er mean?
example: tallest and taller
Most and More
What is the base word in the word
replay
play
what is the prefix in the word and what does it mean?
midnight
mid (middle)
what is the suffix in the word and what does it mean?
graceful
ful (Full of)
What does the prefix mis- mean?
example: misunderstood
wrong
What does the suffix -ful mean?
Example:
thankful
full of
What is the base word in the word
impossible
possible
what is the prefix in the word and what does it mean?
predict
pre (before)
what is the suffix in the word and what does it mean?
softly
ly (quality of, makes an adverb)
What are the two meanings of the the prefix un-
1. not or opposite of
2. to undo
What does the suffix -less mean?
example:
spotless
without
What is the root word in the word
transcontinental
continent
what is the prefix in the word and what does it mean?
misunderstood
mis (wrong)
what is the suffix in the word and what does it mean?
active
-ive (to cause or make)