Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a standalone word that has no relation to other words.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark.

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

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

What is a suffix?

• A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word.

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

• A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word.

• A suffix is a type of punctuation mark used in sentences.

Give an example of a common prefix in English.

• un-

• pre-

• dis-

• re-

Give an example of a common suffix in English.

• -ed

• -ly

• -ing

• -ful

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• to enhance or improve

• to remove or decrease

• not or the opposite of

• to add or increase

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• full of a particular quality

• having a negative quality

• related to abundance

• lacking a particular quality

How does the prefix 're-' change the meaning of a word?

• The prefix 're-' indicates a change in tense.

• The prefix 're-' changes the meaning of a word to imply repetition or doing it again.

• The prefix 're-' means to remove or eliminate.

• The prefix 're-' signifies a new or different action.

What is the effect of the suffix '-ing' on a verb?

• The suffix '-ing' indicates ongoing action or a state of being.

• The suffix '-ing' changes a verb into a noun.

• The suffix '-ing' indicates a past action.

• The suffix '-ing' signifies a completed action.

Create a sentence using the prefix 'dis-'.

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

• The teacher chose to dismiss the student's hard work.

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

• The teacher was happy with the student's early submission.

Create a sentence using the suffix '-ness'.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The sun sets beautifully in the evening.

• Her happiness was evident to everyone.

• She enjoys reading books in the park.