Prefixes and Suffixes in Word Formation

Heather Jenkins from Hand to Mind introduces a second-grade literacy video focusing on prefixes and suffixes. The video explains how these word parts can change the meaning of root words and provides exercises to practice using them in sentences. Viewers are encouraged to explore further activities on the website.

What is the main topic introduced in the video?

• Prefixes and suffixes in word formation

• Creating an indoor playground

• Using tools for remodeling

• Building houses with blocks

Which prefix means 'before'?

• un-

• mis-

• pre-

• dis-

In the sentence 'Ryan dislikes spinach and refuses to eat it', which prefix is used?

• pre-

• re-

• dis-

• un-

Which prefix would you use to indicate doing something again?

• pre-

• dis-

• re-

• un-

What does the suffix 'er' or 'or' signify?

• Happened in the past

• Without

• A person who

• Full of

Which suffix would you add to 'help' to indicate being full of help?

• ing

• less

• ful

• ed

In the sentence 'The baker baked a large birthday cake', what does the suffix 'er' indicate?

• A person who

• Full of

• Without

• Happened in the past

Which suffix would you use to indicate the action of doing something?

• s

• less

• ing

• ed

What does the suffix 'less' mean?

• A person who

• Without

• Happened in the past

• Full of

In the sentence 'Shane was cheering after his team won the championship', which suffix is used?

• ed

• ful

• ing

• s