Prefix and Suffix

Introducing Prefixes

Definition of prefix :-

A prefix is a group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Imagine

Prefixes are like tiny instructions stuck on the front of a word, telling us what to do with the original meaning.

Here are some common prefixes-

un-: This prefix means "not" or "the opposite of."

Example: happy becomes unhappy (not happy)

re-: This prefix means "to do again."

Example: play becomes replay (do play again)

dis-: This prefix means "not" or "the opposite of."

Example: like becomes dislike (not like)

Your Turn

Think of other words that start with un-, re-, or dis-? Write them down and see if you can guess their new meanings!

Some more Prefix Examples and Their Meanings

Activity time- Convert the words written in the verb column into their noun form.

Verb

Noun

Teach
Paint
Write

Teacher
Painter
Writer

Notice the extra letters added to the end (Teacher, painter, writer) of the verbs to change into noun form. They changed the part of the speech of the word, right? These are our secret tools!

Let us understand what are these extra letters called and why are they used.

Introducing Suffixes

Definition:-
A suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech (like noun, verb, adjective).

Imagine

Suffixes are like a single-letter superhero or a group of letters superhero at the end of a word.

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Here are some common suffixes-

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-ness: This suffix changes a word into a noun that describes a state or feeling.

Example: happy becomes happiness (feeling of being happy)

-er: This suffix can change a noun into a person who does something

Example: play becomes player (one who plays)

-ful: This suffix makes an adjective that describes something having a certain quality.

Example: kind becomes kindful (having kindness)

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Your Turn

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Think of other words that end with -ness, -er, or -ful? Write them down and see if you can guess their part of speech and meaning!

Some more Suffix Examples and their meaning

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Meet Nellie, a friendly elephant who will help us remember prefixes and suffixes.

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Pretty Trunk

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Silly Tail

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The letter "P" in "Pretty Trunk" reminds us of "Prefix"! Just like Nellie's trunk reaches out in front of her, a prefix is a group of letters that goes at the beginning or front of a word to change its meaning.

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Remember, "S" in "Silly Tail" stands for "Suffix"! Nellie's tail wiggles at the back, just like a suffix is a group of letters added at the end of a word to change its meaning or part of speech.

Let us summarize the topic Prefix and suffixes by watching a video song on it.

Go to the below link. Each sentence contains a bracketed word with a missing prefix or suffix. Select appropriate prefixes and suffixes from the box to complete the word and choose the answer that makes the sentence the most logical.

Exercise time-

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