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Prefixes and Suffixes

Grade 3 · English Language Arts · Vocabulary and Word Study · Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Lesson Summary

A prefix is added to the beginning of a word and a suffix is added to the end. Both change the word's meaning.

Explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so 'unhappy' means 'not happy.' The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'redo' means 'do again.' A suffix comes at the end: '-ful' means 'full of,' so 'cheerful' means 'full of cheer.' Knowing common prefixes and suffixes helps you figure out new words without looking them up. It is like having a secret code for reading.

Practice Questions

Q1: What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unkind'?
Answer: 'Not,' so 'unkind' means 'not kind.'
Q2: What does 'rewrite' mean?
Answer: 'Write again,' because the prefix 're-' means 'again.'
Q3: Add the suffix '-ful' to 'hope.' What does the new word mean?
Answer: 'Hopeful,' meaning 'full of hope.'
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