Affixes

What does the word 'displease' mean?

• To make someone happy

• To make someone unhappy or angry

• To please someone

• To ignore someone's feelings

What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

• Self

• Other

• Together

• Before

What is an example of a word with a prefix?

• Unhappy

• Happy

• Playful

• Joyful

What is the purpose of affixes?

• Affixes change the meaning of root words or create new words.

• Affixes are used to decorate words.

• Affixes are a type of punctuation.

• Affixes are only used in scientific terminology.

What is an example of a word with a suffix?

• teacher

• teach

• teaching

• teaches

What is an affix?

• A type of punctuation mark used in writing.

• A group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning.

• A synonym for a root word.

• A grammatical term for a complete sentence.

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• Capable of being

• Not able to be

• Easily broken

• Suitable for use

What does the word 'homeless' mean?

• Without a home

• Having a temporary residence

• Living in a shelter

• Owning multiple properties

What is a prefix?

• A suffix added to the end of a word.

• An affix added to the beginning of a word.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A standalone word that modifies another word.

What is a suffix?

• A prefix added to the beginning of a word.

• An affix added to the end of a word.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A standalone word that has no meaning.