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

1. Ab  + here   =    Adhere
2. Bi   +  cycle  = Bicycle
3. Ex   + port   =    Export
4. Mis  + take   = Mistake
5. Re  +  turn   =  Return
6. 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

1. Move + able  = Moveable
2. Care  + less  = careless
3. Punish  + ment  = punishment
4. Mount + tain  =  Mountain
5. Eat  + able  = Eatable

EVALUATION

Instruction: in each of the following, underline the prefix or suffix to each of the given word.

1. _______Easy. A. Un B. bo
2. ___Joy. A. ful B. En
3. Move_____. A. me B. ment
4. Eat_______.  A.able B. sh

 THEORY

1. What is suffix?
2. What is prefix?