PREFIXES, SUFFIXES, AND

THEIR ROOT WORD

Learn all about them!!

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UN means NOT

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BELIEVE- trusting

something to be true

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IM means NOT

Back

POSSIBLE- can

happenBac

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BI means TWO

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CYCLE-Something that is repeated in a circular pattern

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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.

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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.

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PRE means BEFORE

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VIEW-to see or to watch

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MIS means WRONG

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UNDERSTOOD-to “get”

something (understand) Bac

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RE means TO DO AGAIN Bac

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WRITE-to make

letters that form wordsBac

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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?

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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.

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TEACH-to help

someone learn

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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

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LY means LIKE

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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.

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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.

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DANGER- may cause

injury, pain, harm, or lossBac

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OUS means FULL OF

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HAPPY- a good feeling

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NESS is a STATE OF

BEING

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BIG- Large size

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EST means comparative

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THANK YOU FOR TRYING YOU BEST!

Print the following sheets out for extra practice:

Prefix WorksheetSuffix Worksheet

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