Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

Back

The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'helpless' means 'without help.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

Back

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ment' indicates 'the act of' or 'the result of.' For example, 'enjoyment' refers to the act of enjoying.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the suffix '-ery' mean?

Back

The suffix '-ery' can refer to a place associated with a specific activity or a collection of things, but it does not mean 'act of' or 'state of.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of the root 'gen'?

Back

The root 'gen' means 'race,' 'kind,' or 'species/birth.' For example, 'gender' is derived from this root.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the suffix '-ic' mean?

Back

The suffix '-ic' means 'relating to.' For example, 'dentic' means 'relating to teeth.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of.' For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree.'

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