Morphemes - Lessons 18-21

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

before

Front

What does the prefix 'fore-' signify?

Back

before in time, rank or position

Front

What does the prefix 'sub-' indicate?

Back

under, below

Front

What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

Back

after

Front

What does the prefix 'mis-' signify?

Back

bad or wrong

Front

What is a morpheme?

Back

The smallest grammatical unit in a language that carries meaning.

Front

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

Back

A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end.

Front

Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'pre-' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'preview' - meaning to see or show something before it is officially available.

Front

Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'sub-' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'submarine' - meaning a vessel that operates underwater.

Front

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Back

between or among.