Prefixes and Suffixes

Why is it important to know about roots, prefixes, and suffixes?

• They help you understand words.

• They help you figure out words you don't know.

• They help you learn new vocabulary.

Which prefix means AGAINST? Choose all that apply.

• en or em

• dis

• contra

• anti

Examine the prefix in each of the words below.

dislike

disobey

disagree

dishonest

Infer the meaning of the prefix "dis."

• out

• cause

• opposite

• against

Which prefix means OUT?

• ex

• em

• en

• dis

Which words share the same suffix?

• magical

• freedom

• kingdom

• magician

Which word contains the suffix that means "to make or become"?

• refreshment

• tourism

• honesty

• advertise

The suffix "ism" means...

• characteristics of or belief

• pertaining to

• full of

• without

Which word contains a prefix, a base word, AND a suffix?

• disagreement

• capitalism

• contradict

• exclude

What is the PREFIX in DISCOURAGED?

• courage

• ed

• discour

• dis

"Mis" means "wrong." What word uses "mis" in this way?

• misuse

• mister

• misery

• misty