Unit Three- Week 3- Exit Ticket: Defining affixes

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a morpheme added to the start of a word to change its meaning.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation used in sentences.

• A prefix is a standalone word that cannot be modified.

• A prefix is a suffix added to the end of a word.

What is a suffix?

• A suffix is a word that stands alone.

• A suffix is a morpheme added to the end of a word.

• A suffix is a prefix added to the beginning of a word.

• A suffix is a type of punctuation used in writing.

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• incompatible with

• unfit for use

• not suitable for

• capable of being or suitable for

What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate about a word?

• Addition of a state or action.

• A synonym for the word.

• Negation or reversal of a state or action.

• A prefix indicating a positive change.

Analyze the word 'happiness' and identify its affixes.

• Root: joy, Suffix: -ful

• Root: cheer, Suffix: -ity

• Root: happy, Suffix: -ness

• Root: bliss, Suffix: -ness

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• without or lacking

• excessive or abundant

• full or complete

• present or available

Create a word using the suffix '-ful'.

• painful

• thoughtful

• careful

• joyful

Identify the prefix in the word 'impossible'.

• un-

• dis-

• non-

• im-

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• after

• before

• between

• during

Define the affix 'trans-' and provide an example.

• trans- (meaning 'against'); example: transaction

• trans- (meaning 'beyond'); example: transform

• trans- (meaning 'through'); example: translate

• trans- (meaning 'across'); example: transport