Word Formation

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What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What is a root word?

Back

A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, without any prefixes or suffixes.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ing' indicates an action or process.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'?

Back

An example is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

Back

An example is 'joyful', which means 'full of joy'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'?

Back

An example is 'disagree', which means 'not agree'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B