Affixes: Lesson 14

Front

What does the term 'bilingual' mean?

Back

Able to speak and understand two languages; using or expressed in two languages.

Front

What do the prefixes 'di' and 'bi' mean?

Back

Both prefixes mean 'two'.

Front

What is the antonym of 'dilemma'?

Back

Solution.

Front

What is the antonym of 'trilogy'?

Back

Individual.

Front

What is the antonym of 'bilingual'?

Back

Mute.

Front

Define 'affix'.

Back

A morpheme that is attached to a word to modify its meaning.

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

A type of affix that is added to the beginning of a word.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A type of affix that is added to the end of a word.

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'bi'.

Back

Bicycle (meaning two wheels).

Front

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'tri'.

Back

Tricycle (meaning three wheels).