
Prefixes and Suffixes
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each root word to the suffix that correctly forms a new word.
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
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these word parts into their correct group: Prefixes (added to the beginning) or Suffixes (added to the end).
Groups:
(a) Prefixes
,
(b) Suffixes
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses the word 'unbelievable' correctly?
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does adding the suffix '-tion' to the verb 'create' change the word?
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
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each prefix to its most common meaning.
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on its prefix and root, what is the most likely meaning of the word 'imperfect'?
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
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these words based on the part of speech their suffix creates: Noun or Adjective.
Groups:
(a) Noun
,
(b) Adjective
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
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