Prefixes-Identify the Root/Base Word

A prefix is a letter group added to the _______________ of a base word.

• front

• end

• middle

The word a prefix is added to is called a root word. It is also known as a ______________ .

• suffix

• prefix

• base word

• compound word

What is the root word of REORDER?

• order

• re

• ign

• red

What is the base word in the word NONFICTION?

• non

• tion

• fiction

• on

What is the root word of MISTOOK?

• mis

• mist

• took

• take

What is the base word in the word UNREAL?

• eal

• un

• al

• real

What is the root word of NONFAT?

• fat

• non

• at

What is the base word of the word RESUBMIT?

• sub

• submit

• re

• it

What is the root word of MISHEAR?

• ear

• hear

• mis

• he

What is the base word of the word UNCERTAIN?

• cert

• un

• tain

• certain