Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes in Phonics

The video tutorial explains how prefixes and suffixes alter the meanings of words. It begins with an introduction to prefixes, demonstrating how adding 'un-' to 'happy' creates 'unhappy', meaning not happy. Further examples include 'unfriendly' and 'unbelievable'. The tutorial then introduces the prefix 'pre-', showing how it changes 'made' to 'pre-made', indicating something made beforehand. The concept of suffixes is introduced, with examples like adding '-er' to 'play' to form 'player'. The video aims to enhance vocabulary by understanding these word parts.

What does adding 'un-' to 'happy' signify?

• Slightly happy

• Very happy

• Not happy

• Extremely happy

What is the meaning of 'unfriendly'?

• Not friendly

• Extremely friendly

• Somewhat friendly

• Very friendly

What role do prefixes play in word formation?

• They are used to form plural nouns

• They change the meaning of the base word

• They change the tense of verbs

• They make words longer without changing the meaning

What does 'premade' imply about the sandwiches?

• Made without ingredients

• Made before arrival

• Made after ordering

• Made on the spot

What does a 'preview' allow you to do?

• Listen to the movie's soundtrack

• Watch the movie after it's released

• Watch part of the movie before it's released

• Watch the entire movie

What does the prefix 'pre-' indicate about time?

• Unrelated to time

• Before the event

• During the event

• After the event

What does adding 'er' to 'play' form?

• Playing

• Player

• Playful

• Playfulness

What is the function of suffixes in word formation?

• To show action or state

• To indicate the opposite meaning

• To change the word's part of speech

• To make the word sound longer