Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a morpheme added to the start of a word.

• A prefix is a suffix added to the end of a word.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark.

• A prefix is a standalone word that has no relation to other words.

Identify the prefix in the word 'unhappy'.

• un-

• in-

• non-

• dis-

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• a measure of quantity or size

• full of a quality or characteristic

• lacking a quality or characteristic

• a state of being empty

Use the prefix 're-' in a sentence.

• I will redo my lunch later today.

• She decided to read the book again.

• They are planning to rewatch the movie next week.

• I need to redo my homework before submitting it.

What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

• -ness

• -ment

• -ful

• -ing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Match the word 'disagree' with its prefix.

• mis-

• dis-

• un-

• re-

What does the suffix '-less' indicate?

• The presence of something.

• A method of comparison.

• The absence of something.

• A type of measurement.

Use the suffix '-tion' in a sentence.

• The celebration of the festival was a huge success.

• The transportation system needs improvement.

• The creation of the new policy was announced yesterday.

• The information was shared during the meeting.

Identify the prefix in the word 'preheat'.

• reheat

• preheat

• pre-

• heat

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• capable of being done or suitable for a specified action

• only applicable to nouns

• not capable of being done

• indicates a past action