Roots & Affixes

The main part of the word that gives the basic meaning. It CANNOT stand on its own. It needs an affix to make sense

• Prefix

• Root

• Base

• Suffix

A word part added at the end of a base or root.

• Prefix

• Root

• Base

• Suffix

A word part added to the beginning of a root or base word.

• Prefix

• Root

• Base

• Suffix

The main part of a word that gives the basic meaning. It is a complete word without an affix.

• Prefix

• Root

• Base

• Suffix

Which prefix(es) mean not?

• in-

• im-

• sub-

• fore-

• non-

Which prefix(es) mean(s) under or below

• pro-

• sub-

• fore-

• inter

Which prefix(es) mean(s) among or between

• pro-

• sub-

• fore-

• inter-

Which prefix(es) mean(s) in front or before

• pro-

• sub-

• fore-

• inter-

Which prefix(es) mean(s) forward

• pro-

• sub-

• fore-

• inter-

What root/base word(s) mean(s) send?

• miss

• form

• mit

• tract