Prefixes and Suffixes!

What is a prefix?

• A letter, or letters, added to the end of a word.

• A letter, or letters, added to the beginning of a word.

• The part of the word that cannot be broken down.

• A word that cannot stand alone, usually originating from Latin or Greek.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is a suffix?

• A word that cannot stand alone, usually originating from Latin or Greek.

• A letter, or letters, added to the beginning of a word.

• The part of the word that cannot be broken down.

• A letter, or letters, added to the end of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the suffix -less mean?

• without

• full of

• worthy of, able to

• is like

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix -ist mean?

• believes or does

• full of

• characteristic or way of being

• characterized by/inclined to

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the prefix pre- mean?

• against

• before

• after

• again

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix dis- mean?

• against

• without

• with, together

• not, opposite of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which of these are prefixes?

• dis-

• -able

• -ment

• pre-

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Complete the base word with the appropriate suffix: Art.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Complete the base word with the appropriate prefix: Appear.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Write as many words as you can (aim for at least 5) that have the suffix -ing. For example, walking.

Tags

CCSS.RF.K.2E