Prefixes Suffixes Affixes and Root Words A Presentation

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Prefixes, Suffixes, Affixes and Root Words A Presentation Created by TEACHERS UNLEASHED

Prefixes, Suffixes, Affixes and Root Words A Presentation Created by TEACHERS UNLEASHED

Root words and Base words • Root Words and Base Words are the same.

Root words and Base words • Root Words and Base Words are the same. • Root words and base words are the most basic part of a word. • If you add an affix to a root or base word you change the meaning of the word. “Cook” is a base word.

Affixes • Affixes are word parts that change the meaning of a root or

Affixes • Affixes are word parts that change the meaning of a root or base word. • Prefixes and Suffixes are both Affixes. un+cook+ed=uncooked Affix

Prefixes • Prefixes are word parts (affixes) that comes at the beginning of the

Prefixes • Prefixes are word parts (affixes) that comes at the beginning of the root word or base word. un+cook+ed=uncooked Prefix Affix

Suffix • Suffixes are word parts (affixes) that come at the end of the

Suffix • Suffixes are word parts (affixes) that come at the end of the root word or base word. un+cook+ed=uncooked Prefix Suffix

Prefix: im. Meaning: not Examples: impossible impolite

Prefix: im. Meaning: not Examples: impossible impolite

Prefix: in Meaning: not Examples: invisible infamous

Prefix: in Meaning: not Examples: invisible infamous

Prefix: non Meaning: not Examples: non-stop non-stick

Prefix: non Meaning: not Examples: non-stop non-stick

Prefix: dis Meaning: not Examples: disorganized disobey

Prefix: dis Meaning: not Examples: disorganized disobey

Prefix: mis Meaning: wrong Examples: I kan spell gud. misread misspell

Prefix: mis Meaning: wrong Examples: I kan spell gud. misread misspell

Prefix: un Meaning: not Examples: unlucky unbelievable

Prefix: un Meaning: not Examples: unlucky unbelievable

Prefix: over Meaning: Too much Examples: overcooked overdramatic

Prefix: over Meaning: Too much Examples: overcooked overdramatic

Prefix: under Meaning: beneath, under Examples: underwear underwater

Prefix: under Meaning: beneath, under Examples: underwear underwater

Prefix: re Meaning: to do again Examples: recycle recount

Prefix: re Meaning: to do again Examples: recycle recount

Prefix: pre Meaning: before Examples: preview preschool

Prefix: pre Meaning: before Examples: preview preschool

Prefix: sub Meaning: under Examples: subordinate submarine

Prefix: sub Meaning: under Examples: subordinate submarine

Prefix: super Meaning: above, over Examples: superhuman supermarket

Prefix: super Meaning: above, over Examples: superhuman supermarket

Prefix: inter Meaning: between Examples: intervene interstate

Prefix: inter Meaning: between Examples: intervene interstate

Prefix: fore Meaning: before Examples: forecast foresee

Prefix: fore Meaning: before Examples: forecast foresee

Prefix: de Meaning: down, away Examples: descend degrade

Prefix: de Meaning: down, away Examples: descend degrade

Prefix: trans Meaning: To move Examples: transfer transportation

Prefix: trans Meaning: To move Examples: transfer transportation

Prefix: semi Meaning: incomplete, half Examples: semicircle semi-formal

Prefix: semi Meaning: incomplete, half Examples: semicircle semi-formal

Prefix: mid Meaning: In the middle Example: midpoint

Prefix: mid Meaning: In the middle Example: midpoint

Prefix: hemi Meaning: half Example: hemisphere

Prefix: hemi Meaning: half Example: hemisphere

Prefix: pro Meaning: for, forward Examples: promotion protest

Prefix: pro Meaning: for, forward Examples: promotion protest

Prefix: con Meaning: with, together Examples: connect confide

Prefix: con Meaning: with, together Examples: connect confide

Prefix: com Meaning: together Examples: community communicate

Prefix: com Meaning: together Examples: community communicate

Prefix: ex Meaning: Out of, from Examples: exit exhale

Prefix: ex Meaning: Out of, from Examples: exit exhale

Prefix: co Meaning: together Examples: co-pilot cooperate

Prefix: co Meaning: together Examples: co-pilot cooperate

Prefix: multi Meaning: many Examples: multicolored multivitamin

Prefix: multi Meaning: many Examples: multicolored multivitamin

Prefix: poly Meaning: many Example: polygon

Prefix: poly Meaning: many Example: polygon

Prefix: uni Meaning: one Examples: unicycle universal

Prefix: uni Meaning: one Examples: unicycle universal

Prefix: quad Meaning: four Example: quadrilateral

Prefix: quad Meaning: four Example: quadrilateral

Prefix: tri Meaning: three Examples: trimester tricycle

Prefix: tri Meaning: three Examples: trimester tricycle

Prefix: milli Meaning: thousand Examples: million millipede

Prefix: milli Meaning: thousand Examples: million millipede

Prefix: centi Meaning: hundred Examples: 100 years century centimeter

Prefix: centi Meaning: hundred Examples: 100 years century centimeter

Suffix: er Meaning: one who takes part in Examples: teacher driver

Suffix: er Meaning: one who takes part in Examples: teacher driver

Suffix: est Meaning: the most Examples: smallest strongest

Suffix: est Meaning: the most Examples: smallest strongest

Suffix: ed Meaning: to have done Examples: played raced

Suffix: ed Meaning: to have done Examples: played raced

Suffix: ing Meaning: to be doing Examples: singing dancing

Suffix: ing Meaning: to be doing Examples: singing dancing

Suffix: ly Meaning: like Examples: cowardly happily

Suffix: ly Meaning: like Examples: cowardly happily

Suffix: ion, tion Meaning: action Example: construction

Suffix: ion, tion Meaning: action Example: construction

Suffix: able, ible Meaning: to be able to Examples: readable cleanable

Suffix: able, ible Meaning: to be able to Examples: readable cleanable

Suffix: ness Meaning: the state of Examples: happiness craziness

Suffix: ness Meaning: the state of Examples: happiness craziness

Suffix: ment Meaning: the feeling of Examples: contentment refreshment

Suffix: ment Meaning: the feeling of Examples: contentment refreshment

Suffix: ous, ious, eous Meaning: having the quality of Examples: adventurous curious

Suffix: ous, ious, eous Meaning: having the quality of Examples: adventurous curious

Suffix: Ive, ative, tive Meaning: condition Examples: creative sensitive

Suffix: Ive, ative, tive Meaning: condition Examples: creative sensitive

Suffix: ful Meaning: to be full of Examples: thankful peaceful

Suffix: ful Meaning: to be full of Examples: thankful peaceful

Suffix: less Meaning: without Examples: thoughtless helpless

Suffix: less Meaning: without Examples: thoughtless helpless

Root: chron Meaning: time Examples: chronologic synchronize chronic

Root: chron Meaning: time Examples: chronologic synchronize chronic

Root: gen Meaning: birth/race Example: generation

Root: gen Meaning: birth/race Example: generation

Root: rupt Meaning: break Examples: rupture erupt

Root: rupt Meaning: break Examples: rupture erupt

Root: tele Meaning: distance Examples: television telephone telegraph

Root: tele Meaning: distance Examples: television telephone telegraph

Root: migr Meaning: change/move Examples: migrate migrating

Root: migr Meaning: change/move Examples: migrate migrating

Root: spect Meaning: see Examples: inspect suspectator

Root: spect Meaning: see Examples: inspect suspectator

Root: sign Meaning: mark Examples: signal signature

Root: sign Meaning: mark Examples: signal signature

Root: therm Meaning: heat Examples: thermal thermometer thermostat

Root: therm Meaning: heat Examples: thermal thermometer thermostat

Root: graph Meaning: write Examples: photograph autograph biography

Root: graph Meaning: write Examples: photograph autograph biography

Root: scop Meaning: see Examples: microscope telescope

Root: scop Meaning: see Examples: microscope telescope

Root: loc Meaning: place Examples: location local

Root: loc Meaning: place Examples: location local

Root: form Meaning: shape Examples: uniform transform

Root: form Meaning: shape Examples: uniform transform

Suffix: ast Meaning: star Examples: astronaut astronomy asteroid

Suffix: ast Meaning: star Examples: astronaut astronomy asteroid

Suffix: opt Meaning: sight Examples: optical optometrist

Suffix: opt Meaning: sight Examples: optical optometrist

Root: liber Meaning: free Example: liberty

Root: liber Meaning: free Example: liberty

Root: bio Meaning: life Examples: biology biography

Root: bio Meaning: life Examples: biology biography

Root: flect/flex Meaning: bend Examples: reflection flexible

Root: flect/flex Meaning: bend Examples: reflection flexible

Root: hydr Meaning: water Examples: hydrant dehydrate

Root: hydr Meaning: water Examples: hydrant dehydrate

Root: geo Meaning: earth Examples: geography geology

Root: geo Meaning: earth Examples: geography geology

Root: aud Meaning: to hear Examples: audience audible

Root: aud Meaning: to hear Examples: audience audible