Prefixes
Identify the prefix in the word "dislike"
dis
Identify the suffix in the word "helpful".
ful
What is the root word in the word "unhappiness"?
un
What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
before
What does the suffix "-ful" indicate in a word?
to be full of _________
How is understanding root words helpful in learning new vocabulary?
They can quickly help us figure out the meaning of words we don't know
How does adding the prefix "mis-" change the meaning of a word?
The prefix 'mis' means incorrectly or poorly or wrongly
Provide an example of a word with the suffix "-less"
response varies
Explain the difference between a prefix and a suffix.
prefix - START of the word
suffix - END of the word