Affixes Quiz

An _________ is a group of letters or word added to the beginning OR end of a base word to change its meaning.

• Prefix

• Affix

• Suffix

Answer explanation

Good thing you were quiet while we learned affixes!

A suffix is a group of letters or word added to the ______ of a word to change the meaning.

Answer explanation

There are many suffixes that we can add to the end of words! Knowing their meaning will be VERY helpful for understanding.

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

• Suffix

• Prefix

• Affix

Answer explanation

Draw the meaning of the word happiness.

Answer explanation

What is the meaning of this word?

unhealthiness

Answer explanation

There are three parts in this unknown word!

Prefix: UN - NOT

Root Word: HEALTHY

Suffix: NESS - THE CONDITION OF BEING

So, the meaning is: The condition of not being healthy.

The oven needs to be hot before I put my food in. I need to ______ the oven.

What word means the same as "not interested"? Select all correct answers!

I am not interested in this book.

• disinterested

• interestedless

• reinterested

• uninterested

I am uncertain about this answer. I do not know enough about the topic!

• Less certain

• Full of certain

• Not certain

• More certain

What words use the prefix "re" correctly? Select all correct answers!

• Redo

• Reread

• Resmile

• Relive

Draw the meaning of the word sleepless