The video tutorial introduces affixes, which are word parts that can be added to the beginning or end of words to change their meaning. It explains prefixes and suffixes with examples, such as 'un-' for 'not' and '-ful' for 'full of'. The tutorial also covers common affixes like 're-', 'dis-', '-ly', and '-ness'. It encourages creative learning through games, where learners can mix and match affixes to create new words. The video concludes with a motivational message to explore and learn more about affixes.

What is an affix in the context of the English language?

• A type of punctuation

• A verb tense

• A synonym for a noun

• A word part added to a root word

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CCSS.L.3.4B

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• ly

• un

• ness

• ful

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix 'un' signify?

• Full of

• Not or no

• Before

• Again

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is a suffix?

• A synonym for a verb

• A type of adjective

• A word part added to the end of a word

• A word part added to the beginning of a word

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which suffix means 'full of'?

• ly

• ful

• ness

• less

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the suffix 'ness' indicate?

• Again

• A state of being

• Without

• A way to do something

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which prefix means 'again'?

• re

• dis

• un

• mis

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis'?

• Before

• Not or opposite

• Full of

• A state of being

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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How can you creatively learn about affixes?

• By writing essays

• By memorizing lists

• By creating games and new words

• By reading dictionaries

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the benefit of using affixes in English?

• They are used only in poetry

• They help in forming new words and meanings

• They are a type of punctuation

• They make words shorter

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A