Suffixes Prefixes

What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

• alone

• selfish

• autumn

• self, same, or automatic

Fill in the blank: 
Dinosaurs existed at the beginning of time. 
These times were called ___historic. 

• non-

• pre-

• un-

• re-

What is the suffix of a word?

• a syllable attached to the end of a word to change its meaning

• a syllable attached before a word to change its meaning

• the suffix is the same as a prefix

• in the middle of a word's root

What is the root of a word?

• a word or word part to which you can add a suffix

• a word or a word part that can form the basis of new words by adding prefixes

• a word or a word part that can form the basis of new words by adding prefixes or suffixes

The suffix "-ive", "-ative", "-tiv" means:

• without

• more than one

• adjective form of a noun

• comparative form of an adjective

Identify the prefix in the word "subordinate".

• ordinate

• bord

• sub

• e

Which words contain a suffix?

• breakable

• slowly

• cable

• advertisment

What is the prefix in the word "superhero" mean?

• opposite of

• too little

• above

• between

If you add the suffix "-able/-ible" to a word, what is the new meaning that is given to the word?

Example: read+able=readable

• one who

• full of

• can be done

• carry

The meaning of the suffix "-ty" and "-ity" is:

• full of

• having qualities of

• state of

• plural of a noun