Affixes Analysis Quiz

Consider the word "unbelievable." Break it down into its affixes and root, and explain how each part contributes to the overall meaning of the word.

• "un-" means not, "-able" means capable of, and "believe" is the root meaning to accept as true.

• "un-" means before, "-able" means likely to, and "believe" is the root meaning to think.

• "un-" means not, "-able" means full of, and "believe" is the root meaning to wish.

• "un-" means one, "-able" means able to, and "believe" is the root meaning to see.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the word "disrespectful." What does the prefix "dis-" imply in this context, and how does it affect the meaning of the word?

• "dis-" implies a reversal, making the word mean showing respect.

• "dis-" implies not or absence of, making the word mean not respectful.

• "dis-" implies very, making the word mean very respectful.

• "dis-" implies between, making the word mean respectful between people.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The word "renewable" is often used in environmental discussions. Identify the prefix and explain how it changes the meaning of the root word "new."

• The prefix "re-" means again, making the word mean able to be new again.

• The prefix "re-" means before, making the word mean able to be new before.

• The prefix "re-" means not, making the word mean not new.

• The prefix "re-" means after, making the word mean new after.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Examine the word "misinterpret." What does the prefix "mis-" suggest about the accuracy of the interpretation?

• "mis-" suggests a correct interpretation.

• "mis-" suggests an interpretation that is between correct and incorrect.

• "mis-" suggests an incorrect interpretation.

• "mis-" suggests a repeated interpretation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The term "submarine" is derived from combining a prefix and a root word. What does the prefix "sub-" mean, and how does it relate to the root word "marine"?

• "sub-" means above, relating to "marine" as above the sea.

• "sub-" means between, relating to "marine" as between seas.

• "sub-" means under, relating to "marine" as under the sea.

• "sub-" means across, relating to "marine" as across the sea.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does the suffix 'ful' imply when added to a word?

• Full of

• Before

• Without

• After

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What are affixes used for in the English language?

• To create sentences

• To make words shorter

• To replace old words

• To form new words

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the affix "-less" mean in the word "hopeless"?

• Full of

• Before

• Without

• After

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

An affix is...

• an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

• a word piece added to the end of a word to change the meaning

• an word piece added to the beginning or end of a word to keep its meaning.

• a word that is a base for other words

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4C

Choose the affix missing from the word.

Daniel was rude at the party. His mom told him that his behavior was not accept__.

• -or

• -able

• -ible

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4C