Roots, Multiple-Meaning Words and Context Clues Study Guide

A ​ (a)   can be added to the beginning of a root word to create a new word.

• prefix
• suffix

A (a)   can be added to the end of a root word to create a new word.

• suffix
• prefix

The prefix pre- as in preview means.....

• before

• after

• again

The prefix re- as in repeat means.....

• before

• after

• again

The prefix sub- as in submarine means.....

• after

• below

• badly

The prefix mis- as in misspell means.....

• before or after

• below

• badly or incorrectly

The prefixes de- un- dis- in- im- and non- all mean not or the opposite of the root word. Examples imperfect, unbelievable, deconstruct

• True

• False

The suffix -ful as in beautiful means.....

• busy

• lacking

• having, showing or causing

The suffix -less as in careless means.....

• without

• with

• causing

The suffixes -able and -ible as in comfortable and sensible means.....

• with

• able to be

• causing