Prefix, Base Word, Suffix Quiz
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What is the prefix in the word 'discolored'?

  • dis (correct)
  • color
  • ed
  • colored

Which word contains a suffix?

  • trainer
  • personal
  • discolored (correct)
  • remarkable

What is the base word in the word 'fearless'?

  • fearmore
  • fear (correct)
  • fearful
  • less

In 'unhelpful', what does the prefix 'un-' signify?

<p>Opposite of (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word does not contain a prefix?

<p>personal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word part is added to the beginning of a word or base word?

<p>Prefix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a base word?

<p>A word that can stand alone and has meaning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you add -less to the base word 'care', what is the resulting word?

<p>Careless (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a suffix?

<p>A word part added to the end of a word (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you add the suffix -ly to 'quick'?

<p>Quickly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Word Parts

  • A base word is a standalone word with meaning, such as "help".
  • A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word, such as "-ful" in "helpful".
  • A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word, such as "un-" in "unhelpful".

Breaking Down Words

  • To break down a word, identify its prefix, base word, and suffix.
  • For example, "unhelpful" can be broken down into "un-" (prefix), "help" (base word), and "-ful" (suffix).

Creating New Words

  • New words can be created by adding prefixes and suffixes to base words.
  • For example, adding the prefix "un-" to the base word "do" creates the word "undo".
  • Adding the suffix "-ful" to the base word "help" creates the word "helpful".

Examples of Words with Prefixes, Base Words, and Suffixes

  • unhelpful = un- (prefix) + help (base word) + -ful (suffix)
  • undo = un- (prefix) + do (base word)
  • personal = person (base word) + -al (suffix)
  • misuse = mis- (prefix) + use (base word)
  • discolored = dis- (prefix) + color (base word) + -ed (suffix)
  • harmless = harm (base word) + -less (suffix)
  • trainer = train (base word) + -er (suffix)
  • unsure = un- (prefix) + sure (base word)
  • remarkable = re- (prefix) + mark (base word) + -able (suffix)
  • fearless = fear (base word) + -less (suffix)

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Test your knowledge on word parts with this quiz about prefixes, base words, and suffixes. Learn how these components can change the meaning of a word and improve your vocabulary skills.

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