Structures 2-17: Closed Syllable Prefixes

Where can you find a PREFIX in a word?

• beginning

• middle

• end

What is a PREFIX?

• A word part that goes before a base/root word to change its meaning.

• A word part that goes after a base/root word to change its meaning.

• A word part that can stand alone.

• A word part that changes the tense of the verb.

Which part of this word is the prefix?

Which part of word is the prefix?

Which part of this word is the BASE/ROOT word?

What does the prefix "con-" mean?

• not/opposite of

• with/together

• away from

• wrong/bad

Match the word with its meaning.

• an agreement with another person.

• consider

• to build or form, to put together

• construct

• a discussion with others

• conversation

• to think of others

• contact

• to communicate with others

• contract

What does the prefix "ex-" mean?

• out from/away from

• bad/wrong

• with/together

• not/opposite of

Match the word to its meaning.

• to leave or go away

• expand

• to take out of something larger

• exit

• to force something out, make it leave

• expel

• to increase in size

• extract

What does the prefix "sub-" mean?

• wrong/bad

• with/together

• not/opposite of

• under/below