Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots

Prefixes are added at the ... of words

• beginning

• end

Suffixes are added at the ... of words

• end

• beginning

Prefixes and suffixes are collectively known as?

• affixes

• a fix

• effixes

Prefixes that change the word to a negative meaning do not include:

• in-

• ir-

• im-

• dis-

• pre-

Give the meaning of the prefix- de-

• something is removed or reduced

• something is given away

The meaning of the prefix omni-

• all

• none

• some

The meaning of neo-

• new

• the artist

• no

the meaning of deca-

• ten times a unit

• twelve times a unit

Which two of the following prefixes are often confused?

• un & dis

• pre & re

• un & im

Which of the following prefixes have a similar meaning?

• sub & un

• pre & re