Quiz on Root Words 41 - 50

affix - Examples below:

Prefix: (un-) unreal,untidy unbreakable, unreliable (means: not or reverse)

Suffix: (-less) careless, thoughtless, homeless, fearless (means: without)

Choose matching definition

• an affix that is added at the end of the word (root) that changes its original meaning and/or part of speech (noun, adjective, verb, adverb)

• Meaning: opposite, reverse/undo, or against

• A group of letters attached to the beginning or the end of a word. There are two types of affixes: prefixes and suffixes.

• Three meanings: down, from, or away

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

ambi- (prefix)

Example Words: ambiguous, ambidextrous, ambivalent

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CCSS.L.5.4B

de- (prefix)

Example Words: deflate, decode, decompose, deconstruct

defrost, deactivate, dehydrate

deploy, defend, demerit,

• good or well

• together

• opposite, reverse/undo, against

• down, from, or away

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

dec(a)- or dec(i)-

(prefix)

Example Words: decibels, decade, decimal, decathlon

• Meaning: self

• Meanings: move or change

• Meanings: down, from, or away

• Meanings: ten or tenth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.RI.5.4

circu- (prefix)

Example Words: circumnavigate, circumlunar, circumference, circular

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Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

suffix

Example Words: careless, cooking, runner, artist, quickly, laughed, helpful

Choose matching definition

• an affix that is added at the end of the word (root) that changes its original meaning and/or part of speech (noun, adjective, verb, adverb)

• Meanings: ten or tenth

• A group of letters attached to the beginning or the end of a word. There are two types of affixes: prefixes and suffixes.

• Meanings: good or well

trans- (prefix)

Example Words: def. (move) transparent, transmit, transport, transfer

def. (changes) translate, transform, transfigure

• Meanings: good or well

• Meanings: ten or tenth

• Meanings: down, from, or away

• Meanings: move or change

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

auto- (prefix)

Example Words: autograph, autopilot, automatic, autobiography

• Meaning: around

• Meaning: self

• Meaning: together

• Meaning: both

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.4B

de- (prefix)

Definitions: (from) (down) (away)

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.4B

bene- (prefix)

Example Words: benefactor, beneficial, benefit, benefaction

• Meanings: good or well

• Meanings: move or change

• Meaning: around

• Meaning: together

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B