AFFIXES

1. LET’S LEARN about AFFIXES

2. main menu Affix Prefix suffix Exercises

3. Affix Is a group of letters or sounds added to the beginning of a word ( Prefix) or to the end of a word( Suffix) to change its meaning or its use. Example: Prefix :un + tie = untie mis + understand = misunderstand Suffix :kind + ness = kindness quick + ly = quickly

4. Prefix is a group of letters that comes before a root word and changes the meaning of the word. Examples : semi + circle = semicircle dis + like = dislike under + take = undertake un + stable = unstable More examples or rules

5. More Examples Prefix

6. More Examples Prefix

7. More Examples Im + possible = impossible im + practical = impractical ex + port = export un + wise = unwise un + clear = unclear ad + mit = admit dis +regard = disregard il + literate = illiterate mis + treat = mistreat dis + honest = dishonest il + legal = illegal im + patient = impatient dis + obey + disobey ir + responsible = irresponsible un + friendly = unfriendly in + experience = inexperience Prefix

8. More Examples un +faithful = unfaithful im + mature = immature in + sensitive = insensitive un + able = unable non + violent = nonviolent im + proper = improper in + decisive un + realistic = unrealistic in + competent = incompetent dis + advantage = disadvantages ir + regular = irregular im + perfect = imperfect un + usual = unusual un + spoilt = unspoilt un + reasonable = unreasonable Prefix

9. The Rules 1. The prefix ‘ im’ usually comes before words beginning with the letters ‘b’, ‘m’ and ‘p’ - imbalance, immodest,imperfect 2. The prefix ‘il’ is only used before a word beginning with the letter ‘l’ - illegal, illogical 3. The prefix ‘ir’ is only used before a word beginning with the letter ‘r’ - irrational, irresponsible. However, other prefixes can sometimes be used before words beginning with the letters ‘l’ and ‘r’ depending on the words - disloyal , unreasonable. Prefix

10. suffix is a syllable or a word joined on to the end of a word to change its meaning and grammatical function Examples : sad + ness = sadness excite + ment = excitement friend + ly = friendly sleep + less = sleepless More examplesor rules

11. More Examples suffix

12. More Examples suffix

13. More Examples suffix

14. The Rules 1. Most words ending in ‘e’ drop the ‘e’ when adding a suffix that begins with a vowel - race /racing, lease/leased, receive/receiver 2. Words ending in ‘ce’ or ‘ge’ usually keep the ‘e’ when adding a suffix that begins with an ‘a’ or an ‘o’ - courage/ courageous, trace/traceable 3. Most words ending in ‘e’ keep the ‘e’ when adding a suffix that begins with a consonant - manage/management, ease/easement suffix

15. The Rules 4.Most words ending in Y following a consonant change the ‘y’ to ‘I’ when adding a suffix that does not begin with I - try/tried, bounty/bountiful 5.One-syllable words ending in a single consonant following a single vowel double the consonant before adding the suffixes ed, er or ing suffix

16. Exercises Now, are you ready for the exercises? Good. You can choose any of the options below. E2 E3 E1

17. Exercise 2 A. Complete the table by using the correct form of the words given. Answer Exercises

18. Answer

19. Exercise 2 B. Provide the opposites for the words given by using prefixes.( Write your answer on a piece of paper) 1. spoilt clean Answer Exercises

20. Answer 1. spoilt unspoilt clean unclean

21. Exercise 2 B. Provide the opposites for the words given by using prefixes.( Write your answer on a piece of paper) 2. friendly honest Answer Exercises

22. Answer 2. friendly unfriendly honest dishonest

23. Exercise 2 B. Provide the opposites for the words given by using prefixes.( Write your answer on a piece of paper) 3. active efficient Answer Exercises

24. Answer 3. active inactive efficient inefficient Exercises

25. Exercise 1 Choose the correct suffix. Happy + ous / ive / ness= ? Active + ment / ly / tion = ? Threaten+ ful / ing /ship = ? Exercises

26. Exercise 1 Choose the correct prefix. Un / Fore / In + experience = ? Mis / Under / Pre + print = ? Pre / Un / Ex +fortunate = ? Exercises

27. Exercise 1 Choose the correct prefix or suffix. Mouth + ful / able / ing = ? Exhaust + less / ment / tion = ? Dis / Un / Mis + advantage = ? Im / Il / In + patient= ? Exercises

28. The answer is impatient. You’re great. Your choice is correct.

29. The answer is actively. You’re good. Keep it up

30. The answer is threatening. You’re excellent. Your answer is right.

31. The answer is mouthful. You’re superb. Your choice is correct.

32. The answer is exhaustion You’re marvelous. That is the correct choice.

33. The answer is disadvantage. You’re good. You deserve a free ticket to travel around the world.

34. The answer is happiness. You’re superb. Take a tour around the world

35. The answer is inexperience. You’re very good. Pick a place for a vacation.

36. The answer is unfortunate. You’re great. Interested to go globe-trotting?

37. The answer is misprint. You’re brilliant. The globe is yours.

38. Sorry. Try again Answer

39. Exercise 3 Choose any of the numbers to answer the questions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 11 12 Exercises

40. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 1. He never listens to his parents. He …. obeys them all the time. disinun 2. She is not very warm with other people. In fact, she is rather ……friendly. imilun s Exercises

41. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 3. Fikri was fired from his job because of his poor performance and ……proper conduct. nonimdis 4. Some adults act more like children than grown-ups. They are very …..mature. unilim Exercises

42. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 5. Although Aimi was reluctant to accept his invitation when Zul asked her the first time, she finally said yes when he …….invited her. remisil 6. Although some students already have a large and rich vocabulary in English, an understanding of affixes helps to …. rich the vocabulary. unilen Exercises

43. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 7. When couples do not communicate their feelings to each other, ……understanding is often the result. remisil 8. The old man spoke so (sad) …….…. about his life that I began to cry. -ness -ly -ment Exercises

44. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 9. The (express)……….. of emotions was expected to be different for men and women. Women were allowed to express their feelings more openly. -less-tion-ment 10. “ What a love… gift !, exclaimed the girl when she saw her birthday present. -ness-ly-ment Exercises

45. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 11. In recent years, the develop…. of artificial organs has brought new life to so many people throughout the world. -ment-tion-sion 12. She always regards her college days as one of the most meaning…. experiences of her life. -ing-ly-ful Exercises

46. Exercise 3 Choose the correct suffix or prefix to complete the sentences below. 13. Today, people seem to have an almost total (rely) …………. on machines and other forms of technology. -ment-ance-sion 14. Many people are receiving professional (train) …………… to help them cope with the continuous change in their work. -ing -ly-ful Exercises

47. Your answer is correct. Click any of the buttons below to see what you get. Exercises

48. A beautiful butterfly

49. A diamond ring

50. A new dictionary