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Prefixes and Suffixes 01
Sometimes it is necessary to add both a prefix and a suffix to change the meaning of a word.

Prefixes and Suffixes 01

Prefixes and suffixes change words. In this KS3 English quiz, practise building meanings by adding parts to the start or end of roots.

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Fascinating Fact:

Suffix er often means a person or thing that does something, a runner completes 5 kilometres and a toaster browns bread.

In KS3 English, you will learn how prefixes and suffixes alter meaning and word class. Common prefixes include re for again and un for not. Useful suffixes include -er for doer or thing, -ful for full of, and -ment for result. Watch for spelling changes like dropping a silent e before -ing.

  • Prefix: Letters added to the start of a word to change meaning, as in preheat or unfair.
  • Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change meaning or class, as in teacher or kindness.
  • Root word: The basic word that carries core meaning, for example cycle in bicycle.
What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

A prefix goes before the root and changes meaning, like redo. A suffix goes after the root and can change meaning or word class, like hopeful.

What does the suffix -er usually mean?

It often means a person or thing that does an action, such as runner or toaster. It can also compare adjectives, as in faster.

Do prefixes and suffixes affect spelling?

Sometimes. You may drop a silent e (make to making) or double a consonant (fit to fitting). Learn the common patterns for KS3.

1 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......manage.......
In.......able
In.......ship
Un.......able
Un.......ship
This quiz is not unmanageable
2 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......interested.......
Dis.......ness
In.......able
Mis.......able
Un.......ness
Disinterestedness. Remember that "disinterested" does not have the same meaning as "uninterested"
3 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......arrange.......
Dis.......hood
Mis.......hood
Per.......ment
Pre.......ment
Prearrangement
4 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......resource.......
In.......ful
Per.......ment
Pre.......ment
Un.......ful
Don't be unresourceful!
5 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......speak.......
In.......able
Post.......ing
Pre.......ing
Un.......able
Her performance was literally unspeakable!
6 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......reason.......
Dis.......ed
In.......able
Per.......ed
Un..............able
It would be unreasonable to make any other choice!
7 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......distinguish.......
Dis.......ment
In.......able
Mis.......able
Un.......ment
The correct answer was indistinguishable from those which were incorrect
8 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......appoint.......
Dis.......ment
In.......ful
Per.......ment
Un.......ful
Disappointment
9 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......hope.......
Dis.......ful
Dis.......less
Un .......ful
Un.......less
They were unhopeful about their chances
10 .
Select the correct affixes (an affix = prefix or suffix) for the following word.
.......allow.......
Dis.......able
In.......ed
Mis.......able
Per.......able
Disallowable

 

Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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