Questions and Answers
What is a prefix?
Suffixes only change the meaning of a word without affecting its part of speech.
False
What is an example of a suffix that indicates a state or condition?
-ness
The prefix 'dis-' indicates _____.
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Match the following prefixes with their correct meanings:
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Which of these examples best illustrates the impact of prefixes on word meaning?
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The word 'baking' results from adding a suffix and involves a spelling change.
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What does the suffix '-ly' signify when added to a word?
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Study Notes
Definition And Examples
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Prefixes: Affixes added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.
- Example: "un-" in "unhappy" (not happy).
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Suffixes: Affixes added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning.
- Example: "-ly" in "quickly" (in a quick manner).
Word Formation Rules
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Adding Prefixes:
- Does not change the word's part of speech.
- Example: "rewrite" (verb) from "write" (verb).
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Adding Suffixes:
- Often changes the part of speech.
- Example: "happiness" (noun) from "happy" (adjective).
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Spelling Changes:
- Sometimes, the root word may undergo spelling changes when affixed.
- Example: "bake" to "baking" (e drop).
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Combination of Prefixes and Suffixes:
- Can be used together.
- Example: "unhappiness" (not happy state).
Impact On Word Meaning
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Prefixes can indicate negation, direction, size, or time.
- Example: "dis-" in "disagree" (not agree).
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Suffixes can indicate tense, plurality, or part of speech.
- Example: "-ed" indicates past tense in "walked".
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Complex meanings can reflect in combined prefixes and suffixes.
- Example: "irresponsibility" (not responsible state).
Common Prefixes And Suffixes
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Common Prefixes:
- "un-" (not): unhappy, unfair
- "re-" (again): redo, rewrite
- "dis-" (opposite of): dislike, disconnect
- "pre-" (before): preview, prehistory
- "mis-" (wrongly): misunderstand, misplace
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Common Suffixes:
- "-ing" (action/process): running, swimming
- "-ed" (past tense): walked, jumped
- "-ly" (manner): slowly, quickly
- "-ness" (state/condition): kindness, darkness
- "-ful" (full of): joyful, helpful
Definition And Examples
- Prefixes: Affixes added to the start of a word, altering its meaning. Example: "un-" in "unhappy" signifies "not happy."
- Suffixes: Affixes located at the end of a word, affecting its form or meaning. Example: "-ly" in "quickly" indicates "in a quick manner."
Word Formation Rules
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Adding Prefixes:
- Retains the original part of speech. Example: "rewrite" remains a verb, derived from "write."
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Adding Suffixes:
- Typically alters the part of speech. Example: "happiness" transforms "happy" (adjective) into a noun.
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Spelling Changes:
- Root words may experience spelling modifications when prefixes or suffixes are added. Example: "bake" becomes "baking" (dropping the e).
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Combination of Prefixes and Suffixes:
- Can occur simultaneously in a single word. Example: "unhappiness" conveys the state of being not happy.
Impact On Word Meaning
- Prefixes: Indicate negation, direction, size, or time. Example: "dis-" in "disagree" means to not agree.
- Suffixes: Provide information about tense, plurality, or change the part of speech. Example: The suffix "-ed" in "walked" denotes past tense.
- Complex Meanings: When prefixes and suffixes combine, they can create intricate meanings. Example: "irresponsibility" denotes the state of being not responsible.
Common Prefixes And Suffixes
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Common Prefixes:
- "un-" (not): unhappy, unfair
- "re-" (again): redo, rewrite
- "dis-" (opposite of): dislike, disconnect
- "pre-" (before): preview, prehistory
- "mis-" (wrongly): misunderstand, misplace
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Common Suffixes:
- "-ing" (action/process): running, swimming
- "-ed" (past tense): walked, jumped
- "-ly" (manner): slowly, quickly
- "-ness" (state/condition): kindness, darkness
- "-ful" (full of): joyful, helpful
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Explore the fascinating world of word formation with this quiz on prefixes and suffixes. Test your understanding of how these affixes modify meaning and change parts of speech. Gain insights into spelling changes and combinations in word structure.
