Prefix and Suffix Flashcards
What is the prefix in “predict”? What does it mean?
pre - before
What does the prefix “mis” mean? Give an example of a word with this prefix.
do it wrongly misunderstand
What is the meaning of the prefix in “impossible”?
im - opposite meaning
What is the meaning of the prefix in “decelerate”?
de - undo or take away
What does “re-“ mean? Give an example.
Repeat something. revise
What does “post-“ mean? Think of an example.
After. Post-mortem
What prefix do you add to “happy” to give it the opposite meaning?
un-
What is the prefix in “disused” and what does it mean?
dis- opposite meaning
Add a suffix to “power” to form an adjective.
powerful
Add the necessary prefixes and suffixes to make the sentence make sense.
This (use) knife is (imagine) blunt.
This useless knife is unimaginably blunt.
Add a suffix to “brave” to form a noun.
bravery
How can you turn the word “consider” into a word that means uncaring?
inconsiderate
