Word Meaning with Prefixes/Suffixes
Understanding prefixes and suffixes is important for determining the meaning of words. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word, while suffixes are added to the end. They can change the meaning of the root word to create a new word.
Prefixes
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example:
- re-: again, as in redo
- un-: not, as in unhappy
- dis-: not, as in disappear
Suffixes
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For example:
- -ful: full of, as in beautiful
- -less: without, as in careless
- -er: one who, as in teacher
Study Guide
Here are some tips to help you understand and practice using prefixes and suffixes:
- Identify the prefix/suffix: Look for the group of letters added to the beginning or end of a word.
- Determine the meaning: Understand what the prefix/suffix means and how it changes the word's meaning.
- Practice: Create a list of words with common prefixes and suffixes, and practice using them in sentences.
- Use context clues: Use the context of a sentence to help you determine the meaning of a word with a prefix or suffix.
Understanding prefixes and suffixes will help you expand your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension skills.
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Reading Standards: Foundational Skills
Phonics and Word Recognition
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [RF.3.3]
Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes. [RF.3.3a]
Decode words with common Latin suffixes. [RF.3.3b]
Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.3.2]
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness). [L.3.2e]
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]
Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word (e.g., agreeable/disagreeable, comfortable/uncomfortable, care/careless, heat/preheat). [L.3.4b]