Exploring Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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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 'hyper-' mean?

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The prefix 'hyper-' means 'over' or 'excessive.'

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'hyper-'.

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Hyperactive.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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 form or meaning.

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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 '-al' indicate?

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The suffix '-al' indicates 'related to' or 'pertaining to.'

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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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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-al'.

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Musical.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the root 'therm' relate to?

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The root 'therm' relates to heat.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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Give an example of a word with the root 'therm'.

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Thermometer.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not.'

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A