Lesson 21: Final Check Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
What is a root word?
A root word is the main part of a word that holds meaning.
How do prefixes change a word’s meaning?
Prefixes change a word’s meaning, like ‘re-‘ in ‘redo’ meaning ‘again.’
How do suffixes change a word’s meaning?
Suffixes can change a word’s meaning or part of speech, like ‘-ly’ in ‘quickly’ meaning ‘in a quick way.’
What is the difference between inflectional and derivational suffixes?
Inflectional suffixes change tense or number (like ‘-s’ or ‘-ed’), while derivational suffixes create new words (like ‘-ment’ or ‘-ness’).
Why is it important to understand morphology?
Understanding morphology helps break down words into smaller parts, making reading and spelling easier.
How can knowing prefixes help you decode words?
Knowing prefixes helps you figure out unknown words by looking at their beginning, like ‘un-‘ meaning ‘not.’
How can knowing suffixes help you decode words?
Knowing suffixes helps you recognize word endings and their meanings, like ‘-ful’ meaning ‘full of.’
How does morphology help with spelling?
Morphology helps with spelling by showing patterns, like how ‘-ing’ is added by dropping ‘e’ in ‘make’ → ‘making.’
What is the prefix in ‘disagree’?
‘dis-‘ is the prefix in ‘disagree’.
What is the suffix in ‘happiness’?
‘-ness’ is the suffix in ‘happiness’.
What is the root word in ‘replay’?
‘play’ is the root word in ‘replay’.
What is the prefix in ‘preview’?
‘pre-‘ is the prefix in ‘preview’.
What is the suffix in ‘teacher’?
‘-er’ is the suffix in ‘teacher’.
What is the root word in ‘unfriendly’?
‘friend’ is the root word in ‘unfriendly’.
What is the prefix in ‘impossible’?
‘im-‘ is the prefix in ‘impossible’.
What is the suffix in ‘darkness’?
‘-ness’ is the suffix in ‘darkness’.
What is the root word in ‘transport’?
‘port’ is the root word in ‘transport’.
What is the prefix in ‘incorrect’?
‘in-‘ is the prefix in ‘incorrect’.
What is the suffix in ‘joyful’?
‘-ful’ is the suffix in ‘joyful’.
What is the root word in ‘reminder’?
‘mind’ is the root word in ‘reminder’.
What is the prefix in ‘submarine’?
‘sub-‘ is the prefix in ‘submarine’.
What is the suffix in ‘quietly’?
‘-ly’ is the suffix in ‘quietly’.
