Affixes Week 6

What does the suffix -ness mean? Make sure to spell the word correctly!

Her face flushed with redness when she tripped in front of her entire class. What is the meaning of redness in the sentence?

• resembling a red quality

• being embarassed

• passing out

• red

What does the suffix -ment mean? Make sure to spell the word correctly!

The president made a closing statement at the end of his speech. What is the meaning of the word statement in the sentence?

• the action of saying something

• ending with a conclusion

• the end

• stating the obvious

What does the prefix semi- mean? Make sure to spell the word correctly!

My mom's job lets her dress semi-casual on Friday's. What is the meaning of the word semi-casual in the sentence?

• partly dressed-up

• dressed down

• wearing whatever you want

• wearing jeans

What does the prefix super- mean? Make sure to spell the word correctly!

My dad has superiority over me when it comes to golf because he has been playing it longer. What is the meaning of the word superiority in the sentence?

• above someone in ability

• super strength

• can beat you

• a better swing

What does the affix auto mean? Make sure to spell the word correctly!

My camera has the autofocus feature to make sure I take better photos. What is the meaning of the word autofocus in the sentence?

• focuses the camera frame by itself

• focuses less

• focuses more

• focuses after you click