10 Questions
What is the prefix in the word 'discolored'?
dis
Which word contains a suffix?
discolored
What is the base word in the word 'fearless'?
fear
In 'unhelpful', what does the prefix 'un-' signify?
Opposite of
Which word does not contain a prefix?
personal
Which word part is added to the beginning of a word or base word?
Prefix
What is a base word?
A word that can stand alone and has meaning
If you add -less to the base word 'care', what is the resulting word?
Careless
What is a suffix?
A word part added to the end of a word
What happens when you add the suffix -ly to 'quick'?
Quickly
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)
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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