Prefixes, Suffixes, & Root-tract & vac REVIEW

A prefix is ______________.

• a syllable or syllables placed at the end of a word

• a syllable or syllables placed at the beginning of a word

• the main element of a word that forms its base meaning

• the definition

A suffix is ___________.

• the synonym

• the main element of a word that forms the base of its meaning

• a syllable or syllables that are placed at the beginning of a root word to change the word's meaning

• a syllable or syllables that are placed at the end of a root word to change the word's meaning.

A root word is _______.

• the word's meaning

• a syllable or syllables placed at the end of a word to change the word's meaning.

• the main element of a word that forms the base of its meaning.

• a syllable or syllables placed at the beginning of a word to change the word's meaning

When walking to school, we stop & wait for the cross signal at the busy ____________ (section)

Add the prefix il- , ir-, inter-,

The teacher always reminds her students to write carefully & neatly; otherwise their writing will be __________(legible)

Add the prefix il-, ir-, or inter-

Each side of a square is supposed to be the same length. You must measure carefully to properly draw a square; otherwise your shape will be _____ (regular).

Add the prefix il-, ir-, or inter-

Jada met the president when she was 8 years old. Ever since this _________(action), Jada has wanted to run for president one day.

Add the prefix il-, ir-, or inter-

The buzz of the fan and the afternoon heat did not help my __________(drowsy).

Add the suffix -ness

My mother warned us to be extra careful around her great-grandmother's vase because it was ____________(replaceable).

Add the prefix il-, ir-, or inter

Luke had to shield his eyes from the _________ (bright) of the stadium lights.

Add the suffix -ness.