Root Word and Affixes

What does the suffix -er mean? As used in such words as: bigger or taller?

• state of

• act of

• more

• can be

Which suffixes mean "having qualities of?

• -ous

  -eous

  -ious

• -able

  -ible

• -ion

  -tion

  -ation

  -ition

• -ive

  -ative

  -itive

What does the suffix -er mean? As used in such words as: teacher or baker?

• one who

• state of

• full of

• characterized by

Affixes means to...

• add on

• type of root word

• before

• after

suffixes are

• small word parts that come after root words

• small word parts that come before root words

• the basic building blocks of words

• a type of root word

What does the root word therm mean? As used in such words as: thermal or thermometer?

• temperature

• fever

• heat

• underwear

What does the prefix semi- mean? As used in such words as: semicircle or semifinal?

• finished

• over

• around

• half

What is the base word in disrespectful?

• dis

• ful

• respect

• disrespect

What is the prefix in disorganize?

• organize

• dis

• nize

What is the prefix in the word tricycle?

• cycle

• tri

• tric