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Affixes

Prefixes and suffixes are crucial language elements that modify the meanings of root words. Prefixes attach to the beginning of root words and can signify concepts like time and negation.

Affixes

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Grade 5 Language

Summary

Affixes

Prefixes

A prefix is a group of letters that can attach to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.



time
re

rewrite

repaint

redo

replay

negation
im

immoral

impatient

ir

irresponsible

irregular

il

illogical

illegal

in

incorrect

wrong

incomplete

not complete

un

uncomfortable

something that doesn't feel nice to sit on or to wear on your body.

unhappy

Sad

unfair

something that happens that isn't right or fair

unfriendly

not kind to someone

unsafe

dangerous

unlucky

something bad happens to you without a reason

Suffixes

suffix is a letter or group of letters that goes on the end of a word and changes the word's meaning.

nouns
ist

pianist

biologist

scientist

er

writer

reader

footballer

player

teacher