Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a morpheme added to the start of a word.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark.

• A prefix is a standalone word that can be used independently.

• A suffix is a morpheme added to the end of a word.

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappy'.

• un-

• dis-

• non-

• in-

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• between

• after

• during

• before

Define the suffix '-ful'.

• The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

• The suffix '-ful' is used to denote a quantity.

• The suffix '-ful' means 'empty of'.

• The suffix '-ful' indicates a lack of something.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ful

• -ness

• -ment

What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

• A method of calculation.

• A type of measurement.

• The presence of something.

• The absence of something.

Use the prefix 'dis-' in a sentence.

• The teacher decided to disapprove of the student's late submission.

• The teacher will displace the student's desk for being late.

• She decided to discover the reason for the delay.

• He will disassemble the project due to the late submission.

Use the suffix '-tion' in a sentence.

• The information was clearly presented.

• The transportation system needs improvement.

• The creation of the new policy was announced yesterday.

• The celebration was a huge success.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

• beside

• above

• around

• under, below, or beneath

Identify the prefix in the word 'replay'.

• re-

• replay

• pre-

• play-