Roots and Affixes By Monica Cortes Word Parts
Roots and Affixes By: Monica Cortes
Word Parts Affixes There are two kinds of word parts: roots and affixes. Roots
An affix is a word part that can be attached to either a root or a base word to create a new word. Affixes A root is a word part that comes from another language, such as Greek or Latin. Roots
Affixes can be divided into two categories: Prefix prefixes (appear at the beginning of words) and suffixes (appear at the end of words). Suffix
Prefixes and Suffixes Common Prefixes Common Suffixes Bi- two -al adjectival suffix Anti- against -fy verb suffix Inter- between -ic adjectival suffix Pre- before -ion noun suffix Super- above -ism noun suffix Trans- across -ize verb suffix Dis- not -ous adjectival suffix
Definition/Meaning The meaning of a word is related to the meaning of its word parts Prefix Root Word Suffix Meaning of word = Meaning of its word parts
Lets unlock the meaning of an unfamiliar word We are going to break the word down into its component parts. Think about the meaning of the word’s affixes and root
Apply First break the word into its parts: Word: intangible PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX ENGLISH WORD In- + tang + -ible = intangible Tang In-ible is a latin roots meaning “touch” is a prefix meaning “not” is a suffix meaning “able to” Not able to touch
Practice Let’s break the word into its parts Fraction PREFIX ROOT SUFFIX Fract + ion = Fract -ion ENGLISH WORD fraction is a latin roots meaning “break” is a suffix meaning “process”
Practice Underline the root word Circle the prefix or suffix unzipped Un zipp ed
Practice 1. searched 2. unloading 3. unfriendly 4. dishonestly PREFIX 5. enraged 6. tramping 7. beloved 8. homeless ROOT SUFFIX = 9. dismount 10. disappointment 11. uneasy ENGLISH WORD
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