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Suffixes
A prefix is a word
part added to the
beginning of a
root word.
REPLAY
DISLIKE
NONRETURNABLE
A prefix changes
the meaning of a
word.
Prefixes We
Know
Examples
im- not
improper
in- not
incomplete
bi- two
bicycle
non- not
nonstop
dis- not or
opposite of
disagree
A suffix is a word
part added to the
end of a root
SINGER word. HAPPIER
HYPER
A suffix also
changes the
meaning of a
word.
Suffixes We
Know
Examples
farmer
actor
-less without
useless
buildable
reversible
dislike
prepaid
retake
misjudge
unhappy
colorful
What would you add to the word fit that means the
state of being fit? This turns the word into a noun.
fitness
quickly
singer
homeless
Prefix
A prefix is a word
part added to the
______________
of the root word or
base word
Suffix
A suffix is a word
part added to the
______________
of the root word or
base word
Abstract
Nouns
quality
suffix
Tenderness (ternura)
Generosity (generosidad)
Depth (profundidad)
Freedom (libertad)
Ugliness (fealdad)
Absurdity (algo absurdo)
Martyrdom (martirio)
indicatestate,condition,orquality
suffix ment and ion.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Action (Accin)
Imagination (Imaginacin)
Collection (Coleccin)
Education (Educacin)
Achievement (Logro)
Improvement (Mejorar)
Fashion (Moda)
Fear (miedo)
Luck (suerte)
Deceit (engao)
Speed (velocidad))
What is an adjective?
An
Compound adjectives
A
1.
2.
3.
noun
office is in atwenty-storeybuilding.
He
is awell-knownwriter.
ten-minute
attractive, beautiful,
handsome
Whos that good-looking guy over there?
never-ending
Learning a language seems to be a
never-ending process.
time-saving
These time-saving techniques will help
you work more efficiently.