Decoding Word Parts: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

The video tutorial teaches how to decode unfamiliar words by examining prefixes, root words, and suffixes. It explains the meanings of these word parts and provides examples of common prefixes and suffixes. The tutorial also covers adjective and noun-forming prefixes and suffixes, and includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is one of the objectives of the lesson?

• To learn how to write essays

• To decode the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To memorize historical dates

• To practice mathematical equations

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

• Self

• After

• Not

• Before

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the root word in 'non-conformist'?

• Ist

• Conform

• Form

• Non

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is a common prefix meaning 'again'?

• Pre

• Re

• Sub

• Auto

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• Capable of being

• Full of

• Without

• State of being

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which prefix means 'incorrect or badly'?

• Pro

• Inter

• Ms

• Super

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• Capable of being

• State of being

• Without

• Having the characteristics of

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which prefix is used to form adjectives meaning 'not'?

• Sub

• Auto

• Un

• Pre

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the new word formed by adding the prefix 'mis-' to 'behave'?

• Misbehave

• Prebehave

• Unbehave

• Disbehave

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the new word formed by adding the suffix '-ment' to 'commit'?

• Commitless

• Commitment

• Commiting

• Commitable

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E