Prefixes & Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not happy.'

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. For example, '-ing' in 'running' indicates an ongoing action.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond.' For example, 'superstar' means a star who is above others in talent.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among.' For example, 'international' means between nations.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

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The prefix 'semi-' means 'half' or 'partially.' For example, 'semicircle' is half of a circle.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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The prefix 'post-' means 'after.' For example, 'postoffice' is a place you go to after sending mail.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before.' For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially shown.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs an action. For example, 'teacher' is someone who teaches.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process. For example, 'running' shows the action of running is happening now.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates a completed action in the past. For example, 'walked' shows the action of walking has already happened.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F