prefix and suffix
What are prefixes and suffixes?
Prefixes and suffixes are words added to a root to change the meaning.
A prefix is a word added to the beginning of a root.
A suffix is a word added to the end of a root.
How do you use prefixes and suffixes?
Prefix and suffix is used when facing a new word. You break the word into parts and infer the definition with the background info you have of prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the prefix and suffix will contribute to the vocabulary you know.
When do you use prefixes and suffixes?
Prefixes and suffixes are used when an unknown word appears that has an affix. Then you use your knowledge of prefix and suffix to infer the definition of a new word. To do that you must memorize common prefixes and suffixes. Common prefixes and suffixes
7 examples of prefixes and suffixes
Word Prefix or suffix Definition of prefix or suffix Definition of word
Unbelievable Un- Not Not believable
Incomplete In- Not Not complete
Disrespect Dis- Not Not respectful
Preview Pre- Before View before
Retell Re- Again Tell again
Trainer -er One who does something Person who trains
Happiness -ness State of being Being happy
Benefits of prefixes and suffixes
The benefits to using prefixes and suffixes is to eliminate the many times you do not understand a word in the future. If that word's definition can be inferred by breaking the word to pieces, you don't need a dictionary or internet to research the meaning.
Prefix Suffix Practice Worksheet
Prefixes and suffixes are words added to a root to change the meaning.
A prefix is a word added to the beginning of a root.
A suffix is a word added to the end of a root.
How do you use prefixes and suffixes?
Prefix and suffix is used when facing a new word. You break the word into parts and infer the definition with the background info you have of prefixes and suffixes. Knowing the prefix and suffix will contribute to the vocabulary you know.
When do you use prefixes and suffixes?
Prefixes and suffixes are used when an unknown word appears that has an affix. Then you use your knowledge of prefix and suffix to infer the definition of a new word. To do that you must memorize common prefixes and suffixes. Common prefixes and suffixes
7 examples of prefixes and suffixes
Word Prefix or suffix Definition of prefix or suffix Definition of word
Unbelievable Un- Not Not believable
Incomplete In- Not Not complete
Disrespect Dis- Not Not respectful
Preview Pre- Before View before
Retell Re- Again Tell again
Trainer -er One who does something Person who trains
Happiness -ness State of being Being happy
Benefits of prefixes and suffixes
The benefits to using prefixes and suffixes is to eliminate the many times you do not understand a word in the future. If that word's definition can be inferred by breaking the word to pieces, you don't need a dictionary or internet to research the meaning.
Prefix Suffix Practice Worksheet