4AD Morphology

Words that have the suffix, -s or -es are....

• Singular (just one)

• past tense (already happened)

• Mean to move

• Plural (more than one)

What suffix do the following words have?

reporter, writer, baker, teacher

• -est

• re-

• -er

• person connected with

What does the -er in the following words mean?

teacher, listener, baker

• A person who...

• Works in a kitchen

• Works with kids...

• A thing you do..

Draw a picture to show the meaning of port.

The prefix re- means...

*Examples: rearrange, redo, rebuild, replay

• never

• redo

• again

• under

What suffix should I add to this sentence so it makes sense?

THE CROWD IS CHEER FOR THE TEAM!

Type a word with an -er suffix to describe Antartica....

Antartica is 10 degrees and China is 20 degrees.

Which root word means to shape?

form or port

-est is a suffix that is a superlative, meaning it describes things.

Which words use -est to compare?

• cheapest

• prouder

• faster

• bright

• loud

Which word part does the word dentist have?

• -est

• -ist

• -er

• -ed