IMSE Prefix Suffix 16-26

During a group project, Jackson wrote a script for a play and used the suffix '-ly' frequently. Benjamin, curious about the usage, asked Abigail, what is the meaning of the suffix '-ly'?

• It means 'in the manner of'

• It means 'without'

• It means 'full of'

• It means 'against'

Avery is writing a story and uses the word 'empower'. Rohan, curious about the prefix 'em-' or 'en-', asks Oliver what it means. Oliver explains that 'em-' or 'en-' means...

• To make or cause to be; within

• To destroy or eliminate

• To question or doubt

• To create or invent

Scarlett, Charlotte, and Elijah are participating in a school spelling competition. Scarlett came across a word with the suffix '-ion'. What could be the meaning of this suffix?

• A process or action or the result of

• A place or location

• A person or individual

• A time or period

Zoe received a letter with the prefix 'non-' in one of the words. What could be the meaning of this prefix?

• Not or no

• With or together

• Before or in front of

• After or behind

Mason is reading a book and comes across words ending with '-able' or '-ible'. He asks Olivia and Anika if they can help him understand what these suffixes indicate in a word. What would be their response?

• Indicates a verb form

• Indicates a noun form

• Indicates capability or can do

• Indicates an adjective form

Sophia, Samuel, and Nora are writing a story together. They are trying to describe a character as 'messy' using the suffix '-y'. What does this suffix mean in this context?

• It indicates an action or a state

• It signifies smallness

• It refers to a material or substance

• It means 'full of' or 'characterized by'

James bought a new car and he is 'over-'joyed. What does 'over-' in this context mean?

• Below or under

• Excessive or more than needed

• Behind or at the back

• Inside or within

Jackson wrote a poem with the word 'joyful'. According to the meaning of the suffix '-ful', what does 'joyful' mean in Charlotte and Benjamin's understanding?

• Full of joy

• Without joy

• Lacking joy

• Opposite of joy

Elijah found a word in his book that ended with '-less'. Nora and Grace were curious about what the suffix '-less' means. Can you help them understand?

• Without

• With

• More

• Less

Abigail and Maya were reading a story written by Evelyn. In the story, Evelyn used the suffix '-ive' in one of the words. Liam, who was also present there, asked, 'What is the meaning of the suffix '-ive' that Evelyn used in her story?'.

• It means causing or making

• It refers to a place

• It refers to a time

• It refers to a person