learn how to use prefixes, suffixes, and base words to find the meanings of words
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Learn how to use prefixes, suffixes, and base words to find the meanings
of words.
Objectives
improvecare
fool help
childmotive
Prefixes –( again )
What is appear?
appearre
(Not) Prefixes
These prefixes indicate the word not:
……… legal—not legal
…….possible—not possible
………..active—not active
...….regular—not regular
….......sense—no sense
…....…happy
ilim
inirnon
un
Behavior Prefixes:
Mis—wrongly—misunderstand—wrongly understand
Mis—badly—misbehave—badly behave
Pre—before—prefix—before the word
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quickly
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Adjective
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• The suffix ly means in a certain way.(Adverb)
• Quickly means in a quick way.
• Loudly means in a loud way.
• What does suddenly mean?
• The suffix ful means full of.( Adjective)
• Colorful means full of color.
• Playful means full of play.
• What does thankful mean?
The Objectives :
1- Use knowledge of prefixes to help determine the meaning of words
2- Understand sound / spelling correspondences
Mono / Uni= one
Monolingual
Using only one language
Monologue
A long speech by one person
Mono / uni= one
Monopoly
The control of an industry by one company. (monopolize)
Monosyllable
A word that has only one syllable.
Unicorn
One horn ( animal).
Uni/ one
Unilateral
Done by one of the sides.
Unison
In one sound / together.
Tri/ three
Triangle
A shape that has three sides and three angles.
Trilogy
A group of three books.
Triple
Made of three parts.
Multi/ many
Multimedia
Involving several different methods of communication.
Multinational
Involving many countries.
Multiple
Having many parts.
Semi/ half
Semicircle
One half of a circle.
Semifinal
One of the 2 matches after which the winners play in the final.
Bi/two
Bilingual
Using 2 languages.
Binoculars
An instrument with 2 lenses which you look through to make distant objects seem nearer.
Bigamy
Being married to 2 women.
Inter/ among or between
Interaction
Co-operation or mixing.
Intercontinental
Between continents.
Intermediate
Coming between 2 people or things in a level.
Fill in from the listMonopoly, unilateral, unison, bilingual, triple,
semi-finals, multinational, intercontinental
• The government is determined to protect its tobacco………….
• - The party leader has actually declared her support for………………..
• - Try to sing in …………….if you can.
Monopoly, unilateral, unison, bilingual, triple, semi-finals, multinational, intercontinental
1 -She works as a ……….secretary for an insurance company.
-2 Her trainer is a ……………Olympic champion.
• 3- The UN has sent a …….peace-keeping force
• 4- There are many … ……flights today.
• 5- Who's in the…… ………….?
Fill in from the listMonopoly, unilateral, unison, bilingual, triple,
semi-finals, multinational, intercontinental
• 1- The government is determined to protect its tobacco…… monopoly
• 2-The party leader has actually declared her support for……… unilateral.
• 3-Try to sing in …… unison ……….if you can.
Monopoly, unilateral, unison, bilingual, triple, semi-finals, multinational, intercontinental
1-She works as a …… bilingual ….secretary for an insurance company.
2-Her trainer is a …… triple ………Olympic champion.
3-The UN has sent a.... multinational..peace- keeping force
4-There are many … intercontinental flights today.
5 -Who's in the…… semi-finals …………. ?
Name :………………………………………………………… Class : ……
Vocabulary test page 95 – 96 Ss’ book
1- The opposite meaning of the word { magnify }
a-To make bigger b- to make smaller
c- to make similar d- to make better
2- The word “inspect” is a\an………….……..
a-Verb b-noun c-adjective d-adverb
3- The suffix “ify” in the word “magnify” means….……..
a-to become b-to act
c-to relate d-to have
4- The word “glue” line(1) page 95 is a\an………………….
a- Verb b- noun c- adjective d- adverb
5-The word “glue” line(2) page 95 is a\an………………
b- Verb b- noun c- adjective d- adverb
5- The root of the word “ carefully’’ is …………………..
a- Careful b- caring c- care d- cares
6- The prefix “ mon” in the word “ monaural” means……………………..
a- one b- two c- three d- four
7- The word “customary” in page 95 is a\an……………
a- Verb b- noun c- adjective d- adverb
8- the word “place” is a\an…………….
a- Verb b- noun c- adjective d- adverb
9- the root of the word “preferably” is………..
a- preference b- preferable c-prefer d-preferred
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A base word is a word in its simplest form. A base word has nothing added to it.Examples:DoHeat WriteReadPack
Base Words
Write the base words.
Played
Running
Reheat
Quickly
Unhappy
Prefixes are added to the beginning of a base word. They change the meaning of the base word.
Un + happy = unhappy
Re + do = redo
Prefixes
• The prefix re means again.
• Reread means to read again.
• Rewrite means to write again.
• What does reheat mean?
• The prefix un means not or the opposite of.
• Uncomfortable means not comfortable.
• Unpack means the opposite of pack.
• What does unclear mean?
PrefixesAdd a prefix to the beginning of each word to make a new
word. Draw a line form the word to its meaning.
• ____do• ____happy• ____clear• ____read• ____pack
• The opposite of pack• Do again• Opposite of clear• Read again• Not happy
Suffixes are added to the end of a base word. They change the
meaning of the base word.
( adjective) wonder + ful
= ( full of) wonderful
rest + ful = restful
SuffixesAdd a suffix to the end of each base word. Draw a
line to its new meaning.
• Loud____• Color____• Wonder____• Sudden_____• Play____
• In a loud way• Full of play• Full of wonder• In a sudden way• Full of color
Match each word with its definition.
healthful
slowly
unlock
reheat
sadly
uncomfortable
reread
in a sad way
to heat again
the opposite of lock
to read again
full of health
in a slow way
not comfortable
A prefix is a word part added to the
beginning of a root word.
A prefix changes the meaning of a
word.
A suffix is a word part added to the
end of a root word.
A suffix also changes the meaning of a
word.
Prefixes We Know
Examples
im- not
in- not
bi- two
non- not
dis- not or opposite of
improper
incomplete
bicycle
nonstop
disagree
Suffixes We Know
Examples
-er one who
-or one who
-less without
-able, -ible can be
farmer
actor
useless
buildable
reversible
Randy’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Randy. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”The suufix “less” means ……………..
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“That’s nonsense,” said his brother Jake. “You can use my bike.”
The prefix “non” means
( before – against – not)
“Gee, thanks,” said Randy, hopping on the bike.
“See, I can be likable!” said Jake with a grin.The suffix “able” means ……….
( relating to- capable of being- made of)