Exploring Word Parts

What is the prefix in the word 'unhappiness'?

• discontent

• un-

• unwilling

• unfortunate

Define the root word in 'transportation'.

• move

• carry

• port

• transit

What does the suffix '-able' mean in the word 'readable'?

• easily forgotten

• not able to be read

• capable of being written

• capable of being read

Create a new word using the prefix 'pre-' and the root 'view'.

• prelook

• preview

• prewatch

• presee

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ly

• -ing

• -ness

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the meaning of the root word 'ject' in 'eject'?

• to throw

• to push

• to hold

• to catch

Form a new word using the root 'form' and the suffix '-ation'.

• formative

• formulation

• formation

• formatione

Analyze the meaning of the word 'disagree' by breaking it down.

• To have a different opinion or to not consent.

• To have the same opinion

• To agree with someone

• To consent fully

What does the prefix 're-' indicate in the word 'rewrite'?

• Repetition or doing something again.

• A prefix that signifies a change in direction.

• A prefix indicating a location.

• A prefix meaning to stop or cease.

Define the root word in 'biology'.

• geo

• chemistry

• physiology

• bio