Lesson

5 (Words and affixes:

prefixes and suffixes)
Affixes
-are group of letters that are
added to the beginning or the
end of words (rootword to form
new meaning.
Affixes

Prefix Suffix
Prefix
- part of word that is placed at the
beginning of a
word to change its meaning.
unkind return

prefix prefix
rootwor rootwor
d d
review impolite
unclear misbehave
dishonest preview
nonsense inconsiderate
Suffix
- part of word that is placed at the end of
a
word to change its meaning.
careful wisely

rootwo rootwor
rd suffix d suffix
enjoyable softness

kindly misbehave
colorful measurement
fearless importance
Can you label the prefix, the
suffix, and the root word?

unbelievable
inconsumable
unfolded
Directions: Choose the correct prefix in the box
to complete each word in a sentence.
pre- re- un- dis- mis-
1. I looked over my writing and found a _______spelled
word.
2. Before you take off your shoes, you need to
____tie them.
3. You may be correct but I ______agree with you.
4. Make sure you _____turn the library book on time.
5. I try to be careful but sometimes I make a ____ take.
Directions: Choose the correct suffix in the box
to complete each word in a sentence.
-ment -ly -or -ness -less
1. My favorite act______ is Piolo Pascual.
2. My teacher uses a lot of creative_____ in her lessons.
3. Ron knows a lot of things and speaks
intelligent_______ about them.
4. There was a lot of excite_______ when the new
teacher arrived.
5. The sad, little dog we saw looked like it might be
home_______.
Performance Task No.4
Directions: Make 10-affix flashcards. Underline
the prefix and suffix..