Affixes Quiz

What is the term for an affix that is added to the beginning of a word?

• prefix

• suffix

• infix

• postfix

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Give an example of a prefix and its meaning.

• in- (meaning inside)

• dis- (meaning opposite of)

• un- (meaning not)

• re- (meaning again)

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the term for an affix that is added to the end of a word?

• infix

• suffix

• prefix

• outfix

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

Provide an example of a suffix and its meaning.

• Example: -ly (meaning: in a certain manner)

• -ful (meaning: without)

• -able (meaning: not able to)

• -ing (meaning: past tense)

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Explain the difference between a prefix and a suffix.

• A prefix is added to the end of a word, while a suffix is added to the middle of a word.

• A prefix is added to the middle of a word, while a suffix is added to the beginning of a word.

• A prefix is added to the end of a word, while a suffix is added to the beginning of a word.

• A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

What is the purpose of using affixes in language?

• To change the pronunciation

• To make the word longer

• To modify the meaning or function of a word

• To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

How do affixes change the meaning of a word?

• By adding a synonym to the base word

• By adding a prefix, suffix, or infix to the base word

• By removing the base word from the sentence

• By changing the pronunciation of the base word

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Can you think of a word that has both a prefix and a suffix? What is the word and how do the affixes change its meaning?

• underwater

• overjoyed

• unhappily

• misunderstood

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What are some common prefixes and suffixes in English?

• in-, -ing, -ed, -ly, -est

• re-, un-, -able, -ful, -less

• pre-, -er, -or, -ize, -ly

• dis-, -ment, -ness, -ize, -ward

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

How can understanding affixes help improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension?

• By making reading comprehension more challenging

• By limiting the number of words you can understand

• By making words more confusing and difficult to understand

• By helping to break down and understand the meaning of unfamiliar words

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B