Affixes

A suffix is a word part attached to

• the beginning of a base word

• the middle of a base word

• the end of a base word

Place a check mark in front of all of the words that contain a suffix.

• unforgetable

• pregame

• dogs

• fearless

A ________ is a word part attached to

Place a check in front of the words that contain a prefix

• pregame

• trainer

• harmful

• unhappy

what does the prefix un- mean?

• under

• not

• before

• again

The sky diver in the picture is feeling

• fearful

• fearless

Check all that apply. The word unfriendly contains

• a prefix

• a suffix

• a root word

How can your understanding of affixes help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?

On a scale of 1 - 4, how well do you understand affixes?

• 4- I can do this and explain it to someone else

• 3- I understand and can do this by myself.

• 2- I need more practice

• 1- I don't understand this yet