1. Prefixes
and
Suffixes

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

3. A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

4. Prefixes We Know
Examples
im- not
in- not
bi- two
non- not
dis- not or opposite of
improper
incomplete
bicycle
nonstop
disagree

5. Prefix- -Meaning pre- before un- not dis- re- again mis- im- bi- two
de-
-Meaning
before
not
again
two
Your example:
____________

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

7. A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.

8. Suffixes We Know
Examples
-er one who
-or one who
-less without
-able, -ible can be
farmer
actor
useless
buildable
reversible

9. Can you think of an example for each of these?
Suffix
er ………………………
able ………………….
ous ………………….
ness ………………...
ful …………………….
ly or –y …………….
ment ………………..
Meaning
doer
able to
full of
state of being
like
state of
Suffix er
able
ous
ness
ful
ly or –y
ment
Can you think of an example for each of these?

10. “That’s nonsense,” said his brother John. “You can use my bike.”

11. Brad’s bike tire was flat
Brad’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Brad. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”

12. Activity Time!
Please utilize this time and summarize your Cornell Notes. We will be starting an activity using prefixes and suffixes in a few minutes.