Prefix and Suffix Practice

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

before, in advance

Front

Identify the root or base word in 'preheat'.

Back

heat

Front

What remains when you remove the prefix and suffix from 'unemployed'?

Back

employ

Front

Fill in the blank: My mom wanted milk without fat. She wanted ___ fat milk.

Back

non-

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

not, none

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

Back

disagree

Front

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

Back

full of or characterized by.

Front

Provide an example of a word with the suffix '-less'.

Back

hopeless