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Word Decoding Prefixes, Root Words, and Suffixes

Word Decoding Prefixes, Root Words, and Suffixes.

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Word Decoding Prefixes, Root Words, and Suffixes

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  1. Word DecodingPrefixes, Root Words, and Suffixes

  2. Word DecodingIt is extremely useful to understand that words often contain smaller pieces that have certain meanings. Memorizing as many prefixes, root words, and suffixes as you can will help develop your “code book” that will increase your reading comprehension and vocabulary understanding.

  3. PrefixesPrefixes help to form larger words, but are not words by themselves. PREFIXES come at the BEGINNING of words, and they usually have one specific meaning.

  4. Brainstorm Prefix Meanings…Prefix: pre Meaning:Prefix: re Meaning:Prefix: mono Meaning:Prefix: bi Meaning:Prefix: ab Meaning:Prefix: a/an Meaning: Prefix: semi Meaning:Prefix: sub Meaning:Prefix: trans Meaning:

  5. Root WordsRoot words are where many of our common English words originate from. Most common roots are Greek or Latin. Often a root word is easily recognizable as the origin of other words. Sometimes root words have different meanings, and they can come at the beginning, middle, or end of longer words.

  6. What do you think these Root Words mean?Aud/Audi: ___________Cycl: ___________Chron: __________Cred: ___________Graph/Gram: _________Dict: ___________Morph: ___________Vita: ___________

  7. SuffixesSuffixes are word endings. A suffix is a group of letters that you can add to the end of a root word. Suffixes are extremely useful in helping you figure out the part of speech of a word. Common Adjective Suffixes: -ful, -ous, -ish, -ical, -like, -ary, -ic, -yCommon Noun Suffixes: -al, -ment, -ation, -tion, -ance, -ence, -ure, -age, -ing, -ery

  8. Common Adjective Suffixes: -ful, -ous, -ish, -ical, -like, -ary, -ic, -yCome up with a word for each of these suffixesbeauty—beautifulsuspicion—suspiciousfool—foolishidentity—identicallady—ladylikelegend—legendaryeconomy—economicscare—scary

  9. Common Noun Suffixes: -al, -ment, -ation, -tion, -ance, -ence, -ure, -age, -ing, -eryCome up with a word for each of these suffixesarrive—arrival; refuse—refusalencourage—encouragementconverse—conversationaddict—addictionendure—endurancediffer—differencepress—pressurepass—passagebless—blessingimage—imagery

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