Prefixes and Suffixes Prefix Meaning Sample Word Prefixes

Prefixes and Suffixes

Prefix Meaning Sample Word

Prefixes A prefix is a group of letter added to the beginning of a root word.

Root �The root is the main part of the word. �It is sometimes called the base word.

Locate the Root �There goes a duckling! It’s diving underwater. That’s unbelievable! What a fearless little duck!

What is the root in each of these words? �Unplug �Rebuild �Teacher �Drinkable

Prefixes � Adding a prefix changes the meaning of the base word. Safe Happy Roll Tie Unsafe Unhappy Unroll untie

“NOT” � Adding “un, ” creates the opposite word. Unhealthy Uneven Unreal Unplug Unwise

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Un Not Untie, unlikely, uneven

“DIS” Adding “dis” also means “not Disagree Disorganized Disposable Discontinued Disrespectful

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Un Not Dis Not Untie, unlikely, uneven Disagree, disorganized

“re” � The prefix “re” means “to do something again” Redraw Retell Rethink Resend

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Un Not Dis Not Re Again Untie, unlikely, uneven Disagree, disorganized Redo resend Inter Over

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Un Not Untie, unlikely, uneven Dis Not Disagree, disorganized Re Again Retell resend Inter Between or among Interconnected Over Too much Overconfident overestimate

Over and Under � Stop pouring the milk. My glass is overflowing! � Stop feeding me cookies. I don’t want to overeat! � I’m not pulling any more weeds. I’m What does overworked! “over” mean? “Over” = Too much

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Under Not enough undercooked

Over and Under � This hamburger is still pink. It’s undercooked. � Don’t underfeed the octopus. It might start eating the fish! � I undercounted the number of desks. There are 26 instead of 24. What does “under” mean? “Under” = Not enough

Over and Under � Over and under can also mean “over” and “under” Watch out! There’s a flock of pigeons overhead. The squirrel buried his acorns underground.

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Pro In favor of, for Pro-war

Pro – In favor of If you are in favor of homework, then you are _____- homework. If you are in favor of the Cleveland Indians, then you are _____ - Tribe!

Pro The character we are “in favor of” in a story is protagonist known as the ____________

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Pro In favor of, for Pro-war Anti Against Anti-war

Anti -against If you are against homework, then you are _______ - homework.

Anti The character who is against the protagonist is antagonist the ______________.

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Over Too much Overcooked Under Not enough undercooked Pro In favor of, for Pro-war, protagonist Anti Against Anti-war, antagonist

Prefixes for the Week Pro. Anti. Under Inter- between Dis- not Un-not Re- again Over – too much

1. 2. Complete character map Finish reading Chapter 11. Begin on page 66!

Before and After A prefix comes before the root word! We are taking a pretest in Social Studies. There were ten previews before the movie started. You must prepay for gas at this station. What does “pre” mean? “pre”= before

Prefix Meaning Sample Word Pre Before Prefix, pretest

Before and After What is the opposite of “pre? ” Be sure and stay after the game. There’s a postgame party! I’m sorry the holidays are over. I have the postholiday blues. “Post” = After

Review = Again � un= Not/Opposit � Pre= e. Before � Post= � Under= After � Over= Not � Dis= enough � Re Too much Not

Number Prefixes Prefix Meaning Uni- One Bi- Two Tri- Three Quad- Four Mono- One, single Poly- Many Semi- Half or partly Multi- many

How many? Quadruplets are _____ brothers or sisters born at the same time. A millipede is an insect that is sometimes called a _______-legger. A semicircle is a _____ circle. A multicolored coat has _____ colors.

1. Name a shape that has three sides or angles. 2. What kind of chocolate is only partly sweet? 3. What kind of cereal has many kinds of grain in it? 4. What word describes how there is only one “you? ”

Suffixes A suffix is a group of letter added to the end of a word.

Verb to a Noun A verb is an action word! Verb Teach Run Eat Noun teacher Runner eater “-er” means someone who does!

Verb to a Noun Verb Move Govern Amaze Noun Movement Government amazement

Verb to an Adjective An adjective is a word that describes a noun! Verb Like Do Drink Adjective Likeable Doable Drinkable

Verb to an Adjective Verb Play Use Help Adjective Playful Useful helpful

Verb to an Adjective Verb Sugar Home Sleep Adjective sugarless Homeless sleepless “-less” means “without”

Opposites I’m hopeful about the game but hopeless about my grades. Kevin is careful with money but careless with his clothes.