Spelling Prefixes Suffixes and Base Words

A word part that comes before a base word is called a

• suffix

• prefix

• verb

• clause

Click on all the prefixes shown here.

• re-

• pre-

• un-

• -ing

The prefix "un-" means

• again

• before

• not or opposite

• badly

A word part that comes after a base word is called a:

• phrase

• prefix

• clause

• suffix

In the word "reaction", what is the base word?

• re

• action

• tion

• act

If a baby is born before it is fully developed, it is said to be

• disabled

• premature

• repellent

• disfigured

In the words, "review" and "replay", the prefix "re" means:

• again or back

• not or opposite

• after

• before

In the word "prearranged", what does "pre" mean?

• well

• again

• after

• before

In the words "disorder" and "disconnect", what does "dis-" mean?

• before

• after

• not or opposite

• again or back

A friend who is not faithful and supportive is said to be

• disloyal

• unreasonable

• repellent

• reassuring