Prefixes and Suffixes

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

A part added to the beginning of a word.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A part added to the end of a word.

Front

What is the root word in 'unhappiness'?

Back

happy.

Front

Choose the word that contains a suffix: 'The unhappy boy could run the fastest in his preschool.'

Back

fastest.

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

not.

Front

What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?

Back

the action or result of a verb.

Front

Choose the correct prefix: 'The story is _____believable!'

Back

un-.

Front

What does 'unsafely' mean?

Back

not safe.

Front

Identify the root word in 'encouragement'.

Back

courage.

Front

What is the function of a suffix in a word?

Back

It modifies the meaning of the root word.