prefixes, suffixes, and their root word
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Prefixes, Suffixes, and their root word. Next. Learn all about them!!. What are prefixes?. Straight to prefixes. A prefix is when letters are added before a word to change its meaning in some way. Pre, Un, Dis , Re, - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PREFIXES, SUFFIXES, AND
THEIR ROOT WORD
Learn all about them!!
Next
What are prefixes?
A prefix is when letters are added before a word to change its meaning in some way.
Pre, Un, Dis, Re, Mis, Im,
Bi, De
Some Examples
Next
Straight to prefixes
What are suffixes?
A suffix is when letters are added to the end of a word to make it more specific.
er, able, ous, ness,
ful, ly ment, y
Some ExamplesSome Examples
Next
Straight to suffixes
What is a root word?
A root word is the most important part of the word and will help you understand the word’s meaning.
Please note that looking at the root word is only one step to understanding a word. You should look at each piece.
Next
Try your hand at finding prefixes
Directions: Underline the root word and circle the prefix in the gold word. Do this by going to the bottom left hand corner of the screen and waiting for buttons to appear. Choose the pen option (Note: you can change the color). When you are ready to move to the next page, go back to the bottom and select arrow.
1. The plot was unbelievable!
2. That is impossible
3. She rides a bicycle to school.
Next
What is a prefix again?
Check your answers
Directions: see if your marks are the same as mine. To find out the meaning of the prefix and/or root word, just click on it.
1. The plot was unbelievable!
2. That is impossible
3. She rides a bicycle to school.
Next
UN means NOT
Back
BELIEVE- trusting
something to be true
Back
IM means NOT
Back
POSSIBLE- can
happenBac
k
BI means TWO
Back
CYCLE-Something that is repeated in a circular pattern
Back
Try finding a few more prefixes Directions: Underline the root word and circle the prefix in the gold word. Do this by
going to the bottom left hand corner of the screen and waiting for buttons to appear. Choose the pen option (Note: you can change the color). When you are ready to move to the next page, go back to the bottom and select arrow.
1. They will show a sneak
preview of the movie.
2. I must have misunderstood her.
3. Let me repeat the question.
Next
Check your answers
Directions: see if your marks are the same as mine. To find out the meaning of the prefix and/or root word, double click on it.
1. They will show a sneak
preview of the movie.
2. I must have misunderstood her.
3. Please rewrite your name.
Next
PRE means BEFORE
Back
VIEW-to see or to watch
Back
MIS means WRONG
Back
UNDERSTOOD-to “get”
something (understand) Bac
k
RE means TO DO AGAIN Bac
k
WRITE-to make
letters that form wordsBac
k
Now try your hand at suffixes Directions: Underline the root word and circle the prefix in the gold word. Do this by going to the
bottom left hand corner of the screen and waiting for buttons to appear. Choose the pen option (Note: you can change the color). When you are ready to move to the next page, go back to the bottom and select arrow.
1. Mrs. Cantrell is an outstanding
teacher.2. The train ride was
wonderful.3. She talked gently.
What is a suffix again?
Next
Check your answers
Directions: see if your marks are the same as mine. To find out the meaning of the prefix and/or root word, double click on it.
1. Mrs. Cantrell is an outstanding
teacher.2. The train ride was
wonderful.3. She spoke softly.
Next
TEACH-to help
someone learn
Back
ER means ONE WHO
DOES Back
WONDER-The quality of
exciting, amazed
admirationBack
FUL means TO BE
FILLED WITHBack
SOFT- to have
a smooth texture Bac
k
LY means LIKE
Back
Try out some more suffixes
Directions: Underline the root word and circle the prefix in the gold word. Do this by going to the bottom left hand corner of the screen and waiting for buttons to appear. Choose the pen option (Note: you can change the color). When you are ready to move to the next page, go back to the bottom and select arrow.
1. Exploring space can be dangerous.
2. She will filled with happiness.
3. The black cat is the biggest.
Next
Check your answers
Directions: see if your marks are the same as mine. To find out the meaning of the prefix and/or root word, just click on it.
1. Exploring space can be dangerous.
2. She will filled with happiness.
3. The black cat is the biggest.
Next
DANGER- may cause
injury, pain, harm, or lossBac
k
OUS means FULL OF
Back
HAPPY- a good feeling
Back
NESS is a STATE OF
BEING
Back
BIG- Large size
Back
EST means comparative
Back
THANK YOU FOR TRYING YOU BEST!
Print the following sheets out for extra practice:
Prefix WorksheetSuffix Worksheet
GREAT JOB!!!