Questions and Answers
Which prefix means 'again'?
What does the suffix '-ment' indicate?
Which of the following is a common suffix that denotes an action or process?
What does the prefix 'un-' convey?
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Which suffix is used to indicate a state or quality?
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In the sentence 'He is quickly leaving the conference,' which part shows the use of an affix?
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Which prefix means 'excessive'?
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What function do prefixes serve in language?
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Study Notes
Affixes
- Definition: Affixes are morphemes (smallest units of meaning) that attach to a root word to modify its meaning. They can be classified into prefixes and suffixes.
Prefixes
- Definition: Affixes added to the beginning of a root word.
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Common Examples:
- un- (not): unhappy
- re- (again): redo
- pre- (before): prehistoric
- mis- (wrongly): misunderstand
- sub- (under): submarine
Suffixes
- Definition: Affixes added to the end of a root word.
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Common Examples:
- -ing (action or process): running
- -ed (past tense): walked
- -ly (in a manner): quickly
- -ness (state or quality): happiness
- -ment (condition or result): enjoyment
Common Affixes
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Prefixes:
- inter- (between): international
- trans- (across): transport
- over- (excessive): overestimate
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Suffixes:
- -tion (process): creation
- -able (capable of): readable
- -er (one who): teacher
Affix Usage In Sentences
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Prefixes:
- "She is unhappy with the results." (un- modifies happy)
- "Please redo the assignment." (re- modifies do)
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Suffixes:
- "He is running in the marathon." (-ing modifies run)
- "The quick delivery was a happy surprise." (-ly modifies quick)
Affix Meaning
- Purpose: Affixes change the meaning or grammatical function of root words.
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Examples:
- un- (negation): transforms positive to negative (happy → unhappy)
- -ness (state or quality): indicates a state (happy → happiness)
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Function:
- Prefixes often denote negation, repetition, or position.
- Suffixes often indicate tense, number, or part of speech.
Affixes
- Affixes are morphemes that attach to root words to alter their meaning.
- Two main types of affixes exist: prefixes and suffixes.
Prefixes
- Prefixes are added to the beginning of root words.
- Common examples:
- un- (not): unhappy
- re- (again): redo
- pre- (before): prehistoric
- mis- (wrongly): misunderstand
- sub- (under): submarine
- Prefixes often indicate negation, repetition, or position.
Suffixes
- Suffixes are added to the end of root words.
- Common examples:
- -ing (action or process): running
- -ed (past tense): walked
- -ly (in a manner): quickly
- -ness (state or quality): happiness
- -ment (condition or result): enjoyment
- Suffixes usually indicate tense, number, or part of speech.
Common Affixes
- Additional prefixes include:
- inter- (between): international
- trans- (across): transport
- over- (excessive): overestimate
- Additional suffixes include:
- -tion (process): creation
- -able (capable of): readable
- -er (one who): teacher
Affix Usage in Sentences
- Prefixes in sentences:
- "She is unhappy with the results." (un- denotes negation)
- "Please redo the assignment." (re- signifies repetition)
- Suffixes in sentences:
- "He is running in the marathon." (-ing indicates an ongoing action)
- "The quick delivery was a happy surprise." (-ly modifies how quickly)
Affix Meaning
- Affixes transform the meaning or grammatical function of root words.
- Example of affix roles:
- un- acts as a negation (happy → unhappy)
- -ness denotes a state or quality (happy → happiness)
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of affixes, including prefixes and suffixes. Test your knowledge on their definitions, common examples, and usage in sentences. Enhance your understanding of how these morphemes modify root words.
