PREFIX AND SUFFIX
Prefix is a group of letters that is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning and make new word.
For example ‘un’ in Unknown.
Examples of Prefixes
- Ab + here = Adhere
- Bi + cycle = Bicycle
- Ex + port = Export
- Mis + take = Mistake
- Re + turn = Return
- In + human = inhuman
Suffix is formed when a letter is or letters are added to the end of a word. For example ‘oon’ in “Balloon”.
Examples of Suffixes
- Move + able = Moveable
- Care + less = careless
- Punish + ment = punishment
- Mount + tain = Mountain
- Eat + able = Eatable
EVALUATION
Instruction: in each of the following, underline the prefix or suffix to each of the given word.
- _______Easy. A. Un B. bo
- ___Joy. A. ful B. En
- Move_____. A. me B. ment
- Eat_______. A.able B. sh
THEORY
- What is suffix?
- What is prefix?