Understanding Word Parts and Meanings

David introduces the concept of word parts, explaining that words are made up of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. He discusses how understanding these components can help determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Using examples like 'reusable' and 'unrevivable,' he breaks down words into their parts to illustrate their meanings. The video emphasizes the importance of prefixes, roots, and suffixes in understanding and expanding vocabulary.

What are words made of besides letters?

• Numbers

• Word parts

• Symbols

• Colors

What is a prefix?

• A word part added to the end of a word

• A standalone word

• A word part added to the start of a word

• A word part that changes the word's tense

Which of the following is an example of a prefix?

• able

• un

• use

• viv

What is the root in the word 'reusable'?

• un

• able

• re

• use

Where do most English roots originate from?

• Chinese and Japanese

• German and Dutch

• Latin and Greek

• French and Spanish

What does the suffix 'able' mean?

• Before

• Again

• Able to

• Not able to

What is the role of a suffix in a word?

• To add a prefix

• To change the word's tense

• To make the word plural

• To modify the word's meaning by attaching to the end

What does the word 'unusable' imply?

• Able to be used

• Not able to be used

• Used again

• Used before

What does the root 'vive' mean?

• To die

• To live

• To run

• To jump

If something is 'unrevivable', what does it mean?

• It is dead

• It can be brought back to life

• It is alive

• It cannot be brought back to life