Prefixes & Suffixes Review

Which word does not contain a prefix that means "not" or "opposite of"?

• unsafe

• dislike

• nonfat

• rebuilt

• inactive

Which word does not contain a suffix that means "person connected with"

• counselor

• boxer

• survivor

• photographer

• water

Select all the words with a suffix meaning "one having a certain skill" or "relating to" or belonging to."

• American

• librarian

• perimeter

• bankrupt

• suburban

Which word relates to time?

• timber

• chronology

• magnification

• active

Which has a suffix that means without?

• hopeful

• underfed

• helpless

• badly

Choose all the prefixes that mean "not" or "opposite". Think of words to confirm your choices.

• dis-

• un-

• in-

• non-

• mis

Select the BASE or ROOT word of the word:

unpacked

• un

• ed

• packed

• pack

What are Prefixes?

• are letters or a group of letters attached at the beginning of a word. They modify or change the meaning of a word.

• are letters that are added at the end of the word to create new words.

• They are words that rhyme.

What is a SUFFIX?

• is a string of letters that go at the end of a root word, changing or adding to its meaning.

• are letters or a group of letters attached at the beginning of a word. They modify or change the meaning of a word.

Select if the word is a prefix or a suffix:

kindness

• prefix

• suffix