Prefix and Suffix

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A prefix is a musical instrument.

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

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

Give an example of a prefix.

• in-

• dis-

• un-

• pre-

What is a suffix?

• A type of verb tense

• A prefix added to the beginning of a word

• A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.

• A punctuation mark at the end of a sentence

Give an example of a suffix.

• -ness (happiness)

• -ing (running)

• Example: -ly (quickly), -able (comfortable)

• -ed (jumped)

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappy'?

• dis-

• in-

• non-

• un-

What is the suffix in the word 'careless'?

• able

• less

• ness

• ful

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

• again or back

• forward

• before

• stop

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• Having a tendency to

• Without

• Pertaining to

• Full of or characterized by

Create a word using the prefix 'pre-' and the suffix '-less'.

• preless

• lesspre

• preful

• prelessen

What is the prefix in the word 'dislike'?

• un-

• non-

• dis-

• in-