Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes

What does the root 'CRED' mean?

• To believe.

• To create.

• To destroy.

• To observe.

What is a prefix?

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

• A type of suffix that appears at the end of a word.

• A standalone word that has no relation to other words.

• A grammatical rule that dictates sentence structure.

What does the suffix '-er' mean?

• A person who is skilled in a particular area.

• One who does something.

• A term used for a place.

• A word that indicates a state of being.

What does the prefix 'SUB-' mean?

• Above or over.

• Under or below.

• Beside or near.

• Between or among.

What does the root 'PORT' mean?

• To carry.

• To transport.

• To support.

• To report.

What does the root 'GRAPH' mean?

• To draw.

• To write.

• To read.

• To erase.

What does the root 'DICT' mean?

• To say or tell.

• To write or draw.

• To listen or hear.

• To read or interpret.

What does the prefix 'UN-' mean?

• Not or opposite of.

• To make or create.

• A state of being.

• In favor of.

What does the prefix 'IM-' mean?

• Not.

• Incorporate.

• Immediate.

• Impressive.

What is a suffix?

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

• A type of prefix that appears at the beginning of a word.

• A grammatical rule that applies to verbs only.

• A synonym for a word that has the same meaning.