Understanding Word Meanings with Affixes

What does the prefix "pre-" in the word "preview" mean?

• After

• Before

• During

• Without

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence "The cat was incredibly agile," what does the word "agile" most likely mean?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Quick

• Heavy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the suffix "-ful" in the word "joyful" mean?

• Full of

• Without

• Less than

• More than

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence "The ancient ruins were a mystery to the explorers," what does the word "ruins" most likely mean?

• New buildings

• Old remains

• Fresh paint

• Modern art

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy" mean?

• Not

• Very

• With

• Over

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence "The teacher provided a detailed explanation," what does the word "detailed" most likely mean?

• Brief

• Vague

• Thorough

• Confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the suffix "-less" in the word "fearless" mean?

• Full of

• Without

• More than

• Less than

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

In the sentence "The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden," what does the word "bloomed" most likely mean?

• Wilted

• Grew

• Died

• Faded

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the prefix "re-" in the word "rewrite" mean?

• Before

• After

• Again

• Never

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the sentence "The artist's work was truly remarkable," what does the word "remarkable" most likely mean?

• Ordinary

• Unnoticed

• Extraordinary

• Forgettable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D