Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

The video tutorial introduces the concept of word parts, focusing on suffixes and prefixes. It explains how these elements can change the meaning of base words, using examples like 'build' to 'builder' and 'rebuild', 'protect' to 'protection' and 'unprotected', and 'kind' to 'kindness' and 'unkind'. The tutorial emphasizes the role of suffixes and prefixes in forming new words and altering meanings, providing a foundational understanding of word formation.

What is the primary function of prefixes and suffixes in word formation?

• To change the spelling of a word

• To create entirely new languages

• To make words sound more complex

• To modify the meaning of a base word

What does the suffix 'er' do to the verb 'build'?

• Turns it into an adjective

• Converts it into an adverb

• Changes it into a noun

• Makes it a past tense verb

How does the prefix 're' alter the meaning of 'build'?

• It indicates building something for the first time

• It suggests building something again

• It implies building something quickly

• It means building something incorrectly

What is the meaning of the word 'protection'?

• The act of building something

• The state of being safe

• The process of learning

• The art of creating

What does the prefix 'un' signify when added to 'protected'?

• Partially protected

• Very protected

• Not protected

• Overly protected

Which of the following is a base word in the video?

• Unkind

• Protect

• Rebuild

• Builder

Which word is formed by adding both a prefix and a suffix to a base word?

• Builder

• Rebuild

• Unprotected

• Kindness

How does the suffix 'ness' change the word 'kind'?

• It turns it into a verb

• It makes it a noun

• It changes it into an adjective

• It converts it into an adverb

What does the word 'unkind' describe?

• Someone who is very kind

• Someone who is not kind

• Someone who is sometimes kind

• Someone who is overly kind

What is the role of the prefix 'un' in the word 'unkind'?

• To make the word positive

• To make the word past tense

• To negate the meaning of the word

• To enhance the meaning of the word