Prefixes and Suffixes

Match each root word to the suffix that correctly forms a new word.

• -ion
• enjoy
• -ment
• act
• -ous
• hope
• -ful
• danger

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ment' is added to the verb 'enjoy' to form the noun 'enjoyment'. The suffix '-ion' is added to the verb 'act' to form the noun 'action'. The suffix '-ful' is added to the noun 'hope' to form the adjective 'hopeful'. The suffix '-ous' is added to the noun 'danger' to form the adjective 'dangerous'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Sort these word parts into their correct group: Prefixes (added to the beginning) or Suffixes (added to the end).

Groups:

(a) Prefixes

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(b) Suffixes

• -less
• pre-
• un-
• -able
• -ment
• re-

Answer explanation

Prefixes like 're-', 'pre-', and 'un-' are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Suffixes like '-less', '-ment', and '-able' are added to the end, often changing the word's function.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Which sentence uses the word 'unbelievable' correctly?

• The magic trick was so unbelievable, I knew exactly how it was done.
• Her reason for being late was unbelievable; it was a simple, common excuse.
• Winning the lottery was an unbelievable experience for my family.
• The homework was unbelievable because it was easy to finish.

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not', so 'unbelievable' means 'not able to be believed' or 'extraordinary'. Winning the lottery is an extraordinary event, making this the correct context.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How does adding the suffix '-tion' to the verb 'create' change the word?

• It makes the word mean 'full of creating'.
• It changes the verb into a noun meaning 'the act or process of creating'.
• It makes the word mean 'able to be created'.
• It changes the meaning to 'create again'.

Answer explanation

The suffix '-tion' is used to turn verbs into nouns that represent an action, process, or result. The other options describe the functions of '-ful', '-able', and 're-'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Match each prefix to its most common meaning.

• Not or opposite of
• un-
• Again or back
• pre-
• Before
• re-

Answer explanation

'Re-' means to do something again (e.g., redo). 'Un-' means not or the opposite of (e.g., unhappy). 'Pre-' means before (e.g., preview).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Based on its prefix and root, what is the most likely meaning of the word 'imperfect'?

• Perfect again
• Very perfect
• Not perfect
• Perfect before

Answer explanation

The prefix 'im-' (a form of 'in-') means 'not'. Therefore, 'imperfect' means not perfect or having flaws. This requires inferring meaning from word parts.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Sort these words based on the part of speech their suffix creates: Noun or Adjective.

Groups:

(a) Noun

,

(b) Adjective

• joyful
• powerful
• government
• harmless
• creation
• movement

Answer explanation

The suffixes '-ment' and '-tion' typically form nouns (the act or result of something). The suffixes '-ful' and '-less' typically form adjectives (having or lacking a quality).

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Match the affix to its primary role in the word.

• Changes the word from an adjective to a noun
• The '-ness' in 'happiness'
• Changes the meaning to 'do again'
• The 'un-' in 'unhappy'
• Changes the meaning to its opposite
• The 're-' in 'remake'

Answer explanation

This question tests the different functions of prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes like 'un-' and 're-' primarily alter a word's meaning, while suffixes like '-ness' often change a word's grammatical function (part of speech).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Sort these words by the meaning of their prefix: 'Not/Opposite' or 'Again'.

Groups:

(a) Not/Opposite

,

(b) Again

• reappear
• disagree
• unlucky
• redo
• rebuild
• disconnect

Answer explanation

The prefixes 'dis-' and 'un-' both carry a negative meaning of 'not' or 'the opposite of'. The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

In the word 'replacement', which part is the prefix?

• re-
• place
• -ment
• replace

Answer explanation

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. In 'replacement', 're-' is the prefix, 'place' is the root, and '-ment' is the suffix.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B