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Prefixes and suffixes are word parts that can be added to a word
to change the word’s meaning. A prefix is added to the beginning
of a word, and a suffix is added to the end of a word.
Prefixes Meaning Suffixes Meanings
Practice
dis- not -ial having to do with
un- not -ful showing, full of
re- anew, again -ly, -ally in the manner of
Write the prefix, suffix, or both for each word. Write the word’s meaning.
Then use the word in a sentence.
1. restart Prefi x: Suffi x:
Meaning:
Sentence:
2. disrespectful Prefi x: Suffi x:
Meaning:
Sentence:
3. presidential Prefi x: Suffi x:
Meaning:
Sentence:
4. unenthusiastically Prefi x: Suffi x:
Meaning:
Sentence:
5. residential Prefi x: Suffi x:
Meaning:
Sentence:
At Home: Write fi ve prefi xes and fi ve suffi xes on slips of
paper. Then take turns adding each prefi x or suffi x to a
base word.
Vocabulary Strategy:
Prefixes and Suffixes
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