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Root Words Prefixes and Suffixes

The document discusses the three main word parts - roots, prefixes, and suffixes - that can help determine the meanings of new words. It provides examples of common roots and their definitions, as well as prefixes and suffixes with explanations of how they can change or clarify the meanings of root words. Examples are given for each word part discussed. The document encourages learning word parts to better understand and remember difficult vocabulary.

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Root Words Prefixes and Suffixes

The document discusses the three main word parts - roots, prefixes, and suffixes - that can help determine the meanings of new words. It provides examples of common roots and their definitions, as well as prefixes and suffixes with explanations of how they can change or clarify the meanings of root words. Examples are given for each word part discussed. The document encourages learning word parts to better understand and remember difficult vocabulary.

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Source:Sally Sleuth

Adapted by: L. Mantilla


You can figure out the meanings of new words
by learning about the three (3) word parts:
 roots –word bases
 prefixes – word beginnings
 suffixes – word endings

Root words, prefixes, and suffixes


are everywhere!
“Knowing root words can help you
understand and remember difficult
words much better.

Roots are everywhere! And not just


under trees and plants! ;-)
A root word is a base word. You can change the meaning of it
by adding suffixes and/or prefixes.

Root Word Definition Example


amor love, liking amorous
aud hear, listen audio, auditorium
bio life biography, biology
cycl wheel, circular bicycle
geo earth geography, geology
“You can find prefixes at the
beginning of many words. Even
the word “prefix” has a prefix!

Let’s investigate some of the


places where you’ll find prefixes!”
A prefix is a group of letters that comes before a root word.
They can change or clarify the meaning of the root word.

Prefix Definition Example


pre- before preview
un- not unhappy
re- back, again reread, replay
non- not nonsense
sub- under submarine
before

Make a prediction about the story


before you read it.
I love watching movie previews.
not

Sad songs make me feel unhappy.


The old sofa is very uncomfortable.
again, back

It’s important to review before a test.


Let’s watch a replay of the homerun!
not

We would like to sit in the non-smoking


section.
Do you like to read nonfiction?
under

A submarine travels under the water.


I ride the subway into the city.
“You can find suffixes at the end of
many words. They come after
prefixes and root words.

Think of suffixes as the dessert


of a word! Yummy!
Suffixes come at the end of a word. Sometimes a suffix will
tell you what part of speech or tense a word is.

Suffix Definition Example


-s, -es plural, more than one books, sandwiches
-ed past tense (regular verbs) called, learned
-less without careless, hopeless
-er one who, a person who baker, teacher
-ful full of hopeful, careful
plural, more than one

The girl has many dolls.


How many sandwiches did you eat?
past tense (regular verbs)

 Jose called his mom.


 We played soccer at recess.
without

Alma spent all of her money. She was


penniless.
Don’t be careless with other people’s
things.
a person who does something

The baker bakes cakes.


A teacher is someone who teaches.
full of
Thank you for the flowers. That was
very thoughtful of you.
A ballerina is a graceful dancer.
Hopefully, there is gold at the end of
the rainbow!

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