Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
affix -
prefix -
root -
suffix -
Fill in the blanks (pg. 2)
As you read, you are bound to come across an unfamiliar word. When this occurs, being able to identify _____________ or _________________ word parts sometimes can help you.
The _____________ and the __________________ serve as clues to the meaning of a word.
Knowing ___________________ or ___________________ word parts can greatly help you in ______________________ words you don’t know.
___________________ words is like putting together pieces of a puzzle.
affix - a word element, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a base word to form a new word
prefix - a word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning
root - the base word or main part of a word that carries its core meaning
suffix - a word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning
Fill in the blanks (pg. 2)
As you read, you are bound to come across an unfamiliar word. When this occurs, being able to identify affix or root word parts sometimes can help you.
The affixes and the roots serve as clues to the meaning of a word.
Knowing affixes or root word parts can greatly help you in deciphering words you don’t know.
Decoding words is like putting together pieces of a puzzle.