Problem Explanation:
The task involves combining prefixes and suffixes with root words to form new words. Here's a breakdown of the process:
1.
Prefix: A prefix is added at the beginning of a root word to modify its meaning.
2.
Suffix: A suffix is added at the end of a root word to modify its meaning or change its part of speech.
3.
Root Word: The base word that remains unchanged when prefixes or suffixes are added.
Solution:
We will combine each prefix/suffix with the corresponding root word to form new words.
#### 1.
un + possible
- Prefix:
un- (means "not" or "opposite of")
- Root Word:
possible
- New Word:
impossible
#### 2.
hope + ness
- Root Word:
hope
- Suffix:
-ness (forms a noun indicating a state or quality)
- New Word:
hopelessness
#### 3.
im + able
- Prefix:
im- (similar to "un-", meaning "not" or "opposite of")
- Root Word:
able
- New Word:
unable
#### 4.
mad + happy
- Root Word:
mad
- Suffix:
-happy (not a standard suffix; this combination doesn't form a valid word in English. However, if we interpret it as a playful or creative exercise, it could be left as is or marked as invalid.)
- New Word:
Invalid/Not a standard word
#### 5.
dis + like
- Prefix:
dis- (means "not" or "opposite of")
- Root Word:
like
- New Word:
dislike
#### 6.
slow + ful
- Root Word:
slow
- Suffix:
-ful (forms an adjective indicating full of a particular quality)
- New Word:
slowful (This is not a standard English word. It might be a typo or an error in the task.)
#### 7.
un + er
- Prefix:
un- (means "not" or "opposite of")
- Root Word:
er (likely a shortened form or placeholder; without context, this is unclear)
- New Word:
Invalid/Not a standard word
Final Answers:
1.
un + possible = impossible
2.
hope + ness = hopelessness
3.
im + able = unable
4.
mad + happy = Invalid/Not a standard word
5.
dis + like = dislike
6.
slow + ful = Invalid/Not a standard word
7.
un + er = Invalid/Not a standard word
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ impossible} \\
2. & \text{ hopelessness} \\
3. & \text{ unable} \\
4. & \text{ Invalid/Not a standard word} \\
5. & \text{ dislike} \\
6. & \text{ Invalid/Not a standard word} \\
7. & \text{ Invalid/Not a standard word}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix worksheet second grade.
