Vocabulary (use affixes to change the meaning of words) Flashcards

1

If the suffix –able means “can be done,” what does lovable mean?

2

If caring means “to have feelings about something,” what does uncaring mean?

3

A root word _______ stand alone as a word.

4

What do prefixes do when they are added to words?

5

The prefix pre- means “before.” What does the word preview mean?

6

The word retie means “to tie again.” What does the prefix re- mean?

7

If the prefix mis- means “wrongly,” what does mistreat mean?

8

The word careless means “without a care,” what does the suffix –less mean?

9

What do suffixes do when they are added to words?

10

Affixes are

Vocabulary (use affixes to change the meaning of words)