Understanding English Root Words and Affixes

What can understanding root words help you do?

• Only spell words correctly.

• Only read words faster.

• Spell, read, and understand the meaning of words.

• Only understand words from other languages.

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters that comes after a word.

• A group of letters that comes before a word.

• A whole word that can stand alone.

• A word that means "two" or "twice".

What is a suffix?

• A group of letters that comes before a word.

• A group of letters that comes after a word.

• A whole word that can stand alone.

• A word that means "between" or "among".

What is the main part of a word that prefixes and suffixes attach to?

• A prefix.

• A suffix.

• A root word.

• A complete word.

Many English root words come from which two ancient languages?

• French and Spanish.

• Latin and Greek.

• Italian and Portuguese.

• German and Norse.

What does the root word "bi-" mean?

• One or single.

• Two or twice.

• Three or triple.

• Many or multiple.

What does the word "bicycle" mean?

• A vehicle with one wheel.

• A vehicle with two wheels.

• A vehicle that flies.

• A vehicle that floats.

What does the root word "inter-" mean?

• Inside or within.

• Outside or beyond.

• Between or among.

• Before or after.

What does the suffix "-ist" mean when added to a word?

• Something that is done.

• Someone who does.

• A place where something happens.

• An action or event.

What does the root word "aqua-" mean?

• Land.

• Fire.

• Air.

• Water.