Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes

This video tutorial introduces prefixes and suffixes, explaining how they modify the meaning of words. It provides examples of both prefixes and suffixes, demonstrating their application in various words. The video aims to enhance understanding of how these affixes alter word meanings, offering a foundational insight into word formation.

What is a prefix?

• A standalone word

• A word beginning that alters the meaning

• A type of root word

• A word ending

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which example shows a prefix in use?

• Goodness

• Submarine

• Kindness

• Happiness

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is a suffix?

• A type of punctuation

• A beginning part of a word

• A standalone word

• An ending part of a word that changes its meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which example shows a suffix in use?

• Extra

• Counter

• Eventful

• Triangle

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which prefix means 'beyond'?

• Counter

• Extra

• Hyper

• Sub

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

• Under

• Between

• Beyond

• Half

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix 'ultra-' signify?

• After

• Under

• Beyond

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word is an example of using both a prefix and a suffix?

• Unlikely

• Kindness

• Submarine

• Happiness

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A