Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

The video tutorial introduces the concept of affixes, specifically prefixes and suffixes, and explains their role in modifying base words. It focuses on the prefixes 're' and 'un', providing examples like 'unfriendly', 'unknowledgeable', and 'refillable'. The tutorial also highlights that not all words starting with 're' or 'un' use these prefixes. Detailed explanations of words like 'retrace', 'remodel', 'unbeaten', 'uncertain', 'unusual', and 'unsteady' are provided. The video concludes with a note on further resources for word study.

What is the term for a word part added to the beginning of a base word?

• Suffix

• Prefix

• Root

• Base

In the word 'unfriendly', what does the prefix 'un' signify?

• Again

• Very

• Not

• With

Which of the following words means 'able to fill again'?

• Defillable

• Fillable

• Refillable

• Unfillable

What is the base word in 'unknowledgeable'?

• Knowledge

• Able

• Un

• Know

What does the prefix 're' generally mean?

• Not

• Before

• Again

• After

Which word does NOT use the prefix 're' to mean 'again'?

• Rebuild

• Recopy

• Reptile

• Retrace

What does 'remodel' mean in the context of a house?

• To demolish

• To change the design

• To clean

• To decorate

If a team is 'unbeaten', what does it mean?

• They have not scored

• They have not played

• They have not lost

• They have not won

What is the opposite of 'steady'?

• Balanced

• Unsteady

• Stable

• Firm

What does 'unusual' mean?

• Frequent

• Normal

• Not normal

• Common