Affixes and Root Words

What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

• 'full of'

• 'less than'

• 'not enough'

• 'incomplete'

What does the suffix '-less' mean?

• With

• Without

• Full of

• Similar to

What is an affix?

• A type of punctuation mark used in writing.

• A letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word to change its meaning.

• A synonym for a root word.

• A grammatical term for a complete sentence.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• After

• During

• Before

• Next

What is a root word?

• A root word is the base part of a word that carries its main meaning.

• A root word is a synonym for a prefix.

• A root word is a type of suffix used in grammar.

• A root word is an unrelated word that has no meaning.

What does the suffix '-able' mean?

• Capable of or able to be

• Not able to

• Always present

• A type of verb

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

• Above or over

• Under or below

• Beside or near

• Before or prior

What does the word 'handful' mean?

• 'Handful' means 'hands full of'.

• 'Handful' means 'a small quantity'.

• 'Handful' means 'a large amount'.

• 'Handful' means 'to grasp tightly'.

What is the base word in 'careless'?

• care

• less

• caring

• careful

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• It means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

• It means 'very' or 'extremely'.

• It means 'before' or 'in front of'.

• It means 'after' or 'behind'.