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Part 1: Prefixes
In this section, we look at how adding letters to the
beginning of a word (a prefix) changes its meaning.
1.
happy / unhappy
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Root Meaning: Feeling joy or pleasure.
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New Word: unhappy
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New Meaning: The prefix "un-" means "not." So, this means
not happy or sad.
2.
heat / preheat
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Root Meaning: To make something hot or warm.
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New Word: preheat
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New Meaning: The prefix "pre-" means "before." So, this means
to heat beforehand (like heating an oven before you bake).
3.
write / rewrite
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Root Meaning: To form words or sentences on paper or a screen.
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New Word: rewrite
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New Meaning: The prefix "re-" means "again." So, this means
to write again.
4.
like / dislike
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Root Meaning: To enjoy or approve of something.
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New Word: dislike
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New Meaning: The prefix "dis-" often means "not" or the opposite. So, this means
to not like something.
5.
polite / impolite
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Root Meaning: Having good manners; being respectful.
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New Word: impolite
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New Meaning: The prefix "im-" means "not." So, this means
not polite or rude.
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Part 2: Suffixes
In this section, we look at how adding letters to the
end of a word (a suffix) changes its meaning or part of speech.
1.
addition / additional
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Root Meaning: The act of adding something; something added.
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New Word: additional
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New Meaning: The suffix "-al" makes it an adjective describing something. This means
extra or
more than what was already there.
2.
comfort / comfortable
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Root Meaning: A state of physical ease and freedom from pain.
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New Word: comfortable
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New Meaning: The suffix "-able" means "able to be." This means
providing comfort or feeling relaxed and easy.
3.
mountain / mountaineer
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Root Meaning: A very high hill with steep sides.
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New Word: mountaineer
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New Meaning: The suffix "-eer" refers to a person who does something. This means
a person who climbs mountains.
4.
cheer / cheerily
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Root Meaning: Happiness or encouragement.
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New Word: cheerily
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New Meaning: The suffix "-ly" turns a word into an adverb (describing how an action is done). This means
in a happy way.
5.
impress / impression
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Root Meaning: To make someone feel admiration or respect.
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New Word: impression
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New Meaning: The suffix "-ion" turns a verb into a noun (a thing or idea). This means
the effect or feeling produced by something.
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Final Answer:
Table 1
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happy: feeling joy |
unhappy: not happy / sad
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heat: to make hot |
preheat: to heat before use
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write: to put words down |
rewrite: to write again
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like: to enjoy |
dislike: to not enjoy
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polite: having good manners |
impolite: rude / not polite
Table 2
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addition: something added |
additional: extra / more
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comfort: ease / relief |
comfortable: providing ease / cozy
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mountain: a large hill |
mountaineer: a mountain climber
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cheer: happiness |
cheerily: in a happy manner
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impress: to affect deeply |
impression: an effect or feeling left behind
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of root word worksheet 2nd grade.
