Suffixes

What is a prefix and a suffix?

• A prefix is syllable that is added to the beginning of a root/base word.

• A suffix is syllable that is added to the ending of a root/base word.

• When a prefix or suffix is added to a base word it changes the meaning.

Multiple Choice

A suffix is added to the _____ of a base word.

• beginning

• end

• middle

• edge

Multiple Choice

What suffix would you add to change the verb "teach" to a noun for someone who teaches?

• -or

• -er

• -ian

• -ist