Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes

What is the importance of understanding roots, prefixes, and suffixes?

• They help in understanding the meaning of new words.

• They make writing more complex and difficult.

• They are only useful for advanced vocabulary.

• They have no impact on language comprehension.

What happens to a word when a prefix is added?

• The word and meaning changes.

• The word remains the same.

• The prefix is ignored.

• The word becomes a synonym.

What is a prefix?

• A type of suffix

• Beginning part of a word.

• A word that follows another

• A grammatical error

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• To make or become

• Not or opposite of.

• To reverse or undo

• To enhance or improve

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• After

• During

• Before

• Next

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• Full of.

• Lacking in.

• A type of measurement.

• Related to time.

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• With

• Full of

• Without

• Lacking

What is a root?

• Base of a word.

• A type of plant structure.

• The end of a word.

• A synonym for a prefix.

What can sometimes happen to a word when a suffix is added?

• The word may become a synonym.

• The grammar function can change.

• The word will always become a noun.

• The pronunciation will always change.

What is the root of the word 'telegraph'?

• Graph, meaning to write.

• Tele, meaning far.

• Gram, meaning message.

• Tele, meaning to write.