Roots and Affixes

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Front

Identify the prefix in the word 'misunderstanding'.

Back

mis

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Front

What is the suffix in the word 'unbelievable'?

Back

able

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Front

Define the term 'root' in the context of word formation.

Back

The root is the base word to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the suffix in the word 'worthless'?

Back

less

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' typically indicate?

Back

not or opposite of

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

Back

A suffix modifies the meaning of the root word and can indicate tense, number, or part of speech.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

Front

Provide an example of a word with the prefix 're-' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'redo' - to do again.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What does the suffix '-ful' mean when added to a word?

Back

full of or characterized by.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

Identify the prefix in the word 'disagree'.

Back

dis

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A