The image you provided is a list of words that demonstrate the use of
prefixes and
suffixes to form new words. Let's break this down:
Prefixes
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. In the left column of the image, we see examples where prefixes are added to base words.
#### Examples:
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Watchful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "watch."
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Fearful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "fear."
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Cheerful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "cheer."
4.
Mouthful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "mouth."
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Stressful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "stress."
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Delightful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "delight."
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Thankful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "thank."
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Wonderful: The prefix "-ful" is added to "wonder."
Suffixes
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form a new word. In the right column of the image, we see examples where suffixes are added to base words.
#### Examples:
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Kindness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "kind."
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Closeness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "close."
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Sadness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "sad."
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Quietness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "quiet."
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Freshness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "fresh."
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Reduness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "rude."
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Boldness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "bold."
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Wetness: The suffix "-ness" is added to "wet."
Explanation
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Prefixes like "-ful" modify the base word by adding a sense of abundance or completeness (e.g., "watchful" means being full of watchfulness).
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Suffixes like "-ness" transform the base word into a noun that represents a state or quality (e.g., "kindness" refers to the state of being kind).
Key Observations
1. Prefixes and suffixes are powerful tools in English for expanding vocabulary and altering word meanings.
2. The same prefix or suffix can be applied to multiple base words to create new words with related meanings.
3. Understanding how prefixes and suffixes work helps in decoding unfamiliar words and building a richer vocabulary.
Final Answer
The task demonstrates how prefixes (like "-ful") and suffixes (like "-ness") are used to form new words from base words. This is a fundamental concept in English morphology, helping to expand vocabulary and understand word relationships.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Prefixes and suffixes modify base words to create new words with altered meanings.}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefix and suffix words.
