What is the meaning of the word prefix?
a group of letters put before a root word which changes its meaning
What does the word unhurt mean?
not hurt
Which of the following is not a suffix? a) ful b) ing c) re
re
What do you do if you reread a book?
read it again
True or false: If you take away the prefix from disagree, the root word is agree.
True
What does the word tireless mean?
never feeling tired.
If you wanted to say someone is not helpful, which word would you use?
Unhelpful
Which of these words means 'not sure'? A) undone B) uncertain C) dissure
B) uncertain
If you take away the prefix and the suffix, what is left of the word 'unemployed'?
employ
Which suffix can you NOT add to the root word BOX to make a new word? A) ful B) ing C) es
A) ful
What prefix would you add to the word 'finished' to show that there is still some work to be done?
A) un
What prefix would you add to the word 'view' to indicate that you see something before other people do? A) re B) pre C) dis
B) pre -preview
Which two suffixes have the same meaning? A) ful and less B) less and ness C) s and es
c) s and es
6. Which of these words can not be made into another word by adding the prefix 'sub'? A) way B) marine C) book
C) book
Which of these prefixes means below? A) under B) pre C) over
A) under
