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Prefixes & Suffixes

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-C6HCWQ-7OIZ

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1.What does the affix -ful mean in “helpful”?
2.What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?
3.What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?
4.What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?
5.What does the affix -less mean in “careless”?
6.What does the affix re- mean in “replay”?
7.What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?
8.What does the affix un- mean in “unhappy”?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What does the affix -ful mean in “helpful”?full of help
  2. What does the affix -ness mean in “kindness”?the state of being kind
  3. What does the affix sub- mean in “submarine”?under the sea
  4. What does the affix -ment mean in “movement”?the act or result of moving
  5. What does the affix -less mean in “careless”?without care
  6. What does the affix re- mean in “replay”?play again
  7. What does the affix pre- mean in “preview”?view beforehand
  8. What does the affix un- mean in “unhappy”?not happy

Worked example

Separate the affix from the base, then combine their meanings.

Common mistake

Removing letters that are part of the base word.

Helpful hint

Check that the remaining base is a meaningful word or root.