Word Parts Lesson

Poll

Do you know what a prefix, suffix, base word, and root are?

• Yes

• No

• I have heard of them, but I can't define them

Open Ended

Break up the word into its parts: DISHONEST

Ex: un-happy-ness

DISHONEST

Dis-honest

Open Ended

Break up the word into its parts: UNTRUTHFUL

UNTHRUTHFUL

Un-truth-ful

Open Ended

Break up the word into its parts: UNACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

Un-accept-able

​Meaning of word parts

Each word part has a meaning to it. Let's look at the word unacceptable.

Un= not
accept = agree to something
able = capable of

​Meaning of word parts vs. Dictionary

Un= not
accept = agree to something
able = capable of

Dictionary Definition:

not satisfactory or allowable

Notice that the definition is very similar to the meaning of the word parts!

Un= not
accept = agree to something
able = capable of

Dictionary Definition:

not satisfactory or allowable

Poll

Do you feel like you understand roots, base words, prefixes, and suffixes?

• Yes

• No

• I understand the idea, but I would have a hard time identifying prefixes, suffixes, etc.