Exploring Affixes: Prefixes and Suffixes in English Grammar
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Medium
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Emma Peterson
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an affix?
A grammatical error
A root word that doesn't change
A letter or letters added to a root word to change its meaning
A type of word used only in complex sentences
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
Not
Re
Under
Before
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the prefix 're-' mean?
Before
Under
Not
Again
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a suffix?
All of the above
To change the tense of verbs
To modify the meaning of the root word
To form the plural of nouns
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a function of the suffix '-ing'?
To form superlatives
To make a word negative
To form gerunds or present participles
To indicate past tense
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows the use of a suffix?
Disagree
Unfriendly
Irresponsible
Quickly
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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