Affixes & Roots Retake Practice

What is the meaning of the prefix 're-'?

• again

• before

• without

• under

What does the prefix 'Pre-' mean?

• Before

• After

• During

• Under

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• Capable of or able to be

• Related to time

• Full of energy

• Without value

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• Without

• Full of

• Having

• Before

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• Full of

• Without

• Like

• Before

What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

• In the manner of

• Belonging to

• Full of

• Capable of

What is an affix?

• An affix is a group of letters added to a base word to change the meaning.

• An affix is a type of punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.

• An affix is a synonym for a noun in a sentence.

• An affix is a word that describes an action.

What are word roots?

• Word roots are basic parts of words that carry meaning.

• Word roots are words that rhyme with each other.

• Word roots are the endings of words.

• Word roots are words that have no meaning.

Prefixes are added to the (a)   of a word to change the meaning.

• beginning

• end

• middle

Suffixes are added to the (a)   of a word to change the meaning.

• beginning

• end

• middle