Questions and Answers
What does the suffix '-ed' indicate in a word like 'played'?
Past action
What is the root word in the word 'hopeful'?
Hope
What is the root word in the word 'undercooked'?
Cook
What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?
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In the word 'unconditional,' what does the prefix 'un-' indicate?
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Study Notes
Root Words
- A root word is the simplest form of a word, and it can have endings or beginnings added to it to alter the meaning.
- Knowing root words and their endings can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Prefixes
- A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word to add to or change its meaning.
- Examples of prefixes:
- '-un' means 'not'
- 'pre-' means 'before'
- 'semi-' means 'part'
Suffixes
- A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word to add to or change its meaning.
- Examples of suffixes:
- '-less' means 'without'
- '-ful' means 'full of'
- '-ed' is used to show that an action happened in the past
Finding Root Words
- To find the root word, look for prefixes and suffixes that can be removed, including endings that change a verb's tense.
- Examples:
- 'hopeful' becomes 'hope' when the suffix '-ful' is removed
- 'undercooked' becomes 'cook' when the prefix 'under-' and suffix '-ed' are removed
- 'rewrite' becomes 'write' when the prefix 're-' is removed
Using Root Words to Find Meaning
- Break down a word into its parts: prefix, root word, and suffix.
- Analyze each part to understand the meaning of the word.
- Example:
- 'unconditional' breaks down into 'un-' (not), 'condition' (root word), and '-al' (relating to)
- Meaning: not related to state, appearance, or quality
