Common Affixes

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

• un-

• non-

• dis-

• in-

Identify the suffix in the word 'careless'.

• ful

• ness

• able

• less

What is the root word in 'happiness'?

• happening

• happy

• happily

• sad

Find the base word in 'teacher'.

• teachy

• teach

• teaching

• teaches

Which prefix means 'not'?

• un-

• in-

• dis-

• non-

What suffix means 'one who'?

• -ant

• -er

• -or

• -ist

What is the root word in 'beautifully'?

• beautify

• beauty

• beautician

• beautify

Identify the base word in 'running'.

• runner

• walk

• ran

• run

Which prefix means 'before'?

• sub-

• pre-

• ante-

• post-

What suffix means 'state of being'?

• -dom

• -ness

• -ship

• -hood