Understanding Word Parts and Affixes

The video tutorial explains the structure of English words by breaking them down into root words and affixes, including prefixes, suffixes, and infixes. It provides examples of each type of affix and discusses combining forms, which are parts of words that appear only as part of another word. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these components to grasp the overall meaning of words.

What is the term for the basic part of a word to which affixes are added?

• Suffix

• Prefix

• Root word

• Infix

Which of the following is NOT a type of affix?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Infix

• Combining form

What does the prefix 're-' typically mean when added to a word?

• Before

• Again

• After

• Not

In the word 'disclaim', what does the prefix 'dis-' imply?

• Again

• Not

• Over

• With

Which of the following words uses a prefix to indicate a negative meaning?

• Resay

• Discontent

• Redo

• Reform

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

• To change the word's tense

• To negate the word

• To add a prefix

• To repeat the word

Which suffix would you add to 'love' to indicate an ongoing action?

• -ly

• -ing

• -es

• -ed

Which of the following is NOT a common suffix?

• -ed

• -ing

• -ful

• -ly

What is the correct plural form of 'cupful'?

• Cupfule

• Cupfuls

• Cupsful

• Cupfules

Where does an infix appear in a word?

• In the middle

• At the beginning

• At the end

• It doesn't appear