Affixes

An affix added to the FRONT of a word is known as a prefix.

• True

• False

An affix added to the END of a word is known as a suffix.

• True

• False

The affix may be added to a ROOT WORD.

• True

• False

The root word NEVER change.

• True

• False

The word unacceptable has...

• a suffix

• a prefix

• a prefix and a suffix

The word breakable has...

• a suffix

• a prefix

• a suffix and a prefix

A rule for the affixes is that “y” often becomes “i” and the final “e” often disappears when adding a PREFIX.

• True

• False

The word "forecast" has a suffix.

• True

• False.

The word "midway" has a prefix.

• True

• False

The word "unsatisfied" has a suffix and a prefix.

• True

• False