Prefixes and Suffixes

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

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

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

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

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

Front

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

Front

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

Back

The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

Front

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

Back

The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

Front

What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb.

Front

What does the suffix '-ish' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ish' indicates 'having the quality of' or 'somewhat'.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'cheerful'?

Back

The word 'cheerful' means to show happiness.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'misplaced'?

Back

The word 'misplaced' means to put something in the wrong place.