Thursday, October 10, 2013

Reading: Prefixes, Suffixes, & Base Words


Click the picture above to hear a fun rap about Prefixes and Suffixes.
We will continue working on the following affixes, including their meanings, how they change a word, and what the new word means.

Prefixes: pre-, un-, in-, re-, dis-, mis-, non-
Suffixes: -er, -est, -ful, -less, -able, -ly, -or, -ness

Sample test item:

On page 51 (Charlotte's Web), we read "I dont want to die!" screamed Wilbur, throwing himself to the ground. "You shall not die," said Charlotte, briskly.

If brisk means quick, what does briskly mean?

a. Charlotte spoke quick again.
b. Charlotte spoke without being quick.
c. Charlotte spoke in a way that was quick.
d. Charlotte spoke more quick than before.

Answer: C.

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