2. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

3. A prefix changes the meaning of the word.

4. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

5. A suffix also changes the meaning of the word.

6. Prefix+Root Word=Word im+patient=impatient notable to wait not able to wait

7. Root Word+suffix=Word build+er=builder To constructone who one who constructs

8. Now see if you can determine the meanings of words with prefixes and suffixes.

9. Blaine was a good swimmer and dancer.

10. However, he’d never used these skills to dive off the diving board.

11. His friend Marta told him how to do a flip.

12. “That sounds impossible,” said Blaine.

13. Then Marta showed him how to do it.

14. She was a good teacher.

15. So Blaine gave it a try.

16. His flip was imperfect, but not bad for a first try.