Vocabulary Affixes

What is the meaning of the prefix 'un-'?

• not or opposite of

• inside

• happy

• always

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Give an example of a word with the suffix '-less' and its meaning.

• hopeless

• fearless

• careless

• colorless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Explain the meaning of the prefix 're-' and provide an example of a word that uses it.

• rethink

• replay

• rebuild

• replayed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-able' indicate in a word?

• Unable to be done

• Capable of being done or suitable for a particular action

• Related to a specific location

• Indicating a past action

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Provide an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-' and explain its meaning.

• disagree

• distrust

• dislike

• disobey

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of the suffix '-ly' in a word?

• To change the word from a noun to a verb

• To indicate past tense

• To make the word plural

• To form adverbs from adjectives

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Explain the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' and give an example of a word that uses it.

• miscommunication

• misbehave

• misunderstand

• misinterpret

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in a word?

• Full of or characterized by

• Partially

• Opposite of

• Having no

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-' and explain its meaning.

• precook

• precut

• prewash

• preheat

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the significance of the suffix '-ment' in a word?

• It signifies the plural form of the noun.

• It denotes the comparative degree of the adjective.

• It indicates the past tense of the verb.

• It indicates the result or action of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A