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R6.A.1.2.1 Identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added;
identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix.
A prefix is a group of letters added before a word or base to alter its meaning and form a new word.
Examples: un- dis- re- mis- de- im- in- il- non- anti- pre-
Why It Matters:
Words with similar spelling or meaning can result from a base word using prefixes and suffixes. By understanding
how these prefixes and suffixes work, it is often easier to deal with unknown vocabulary.
1.) The supervisor inquired about the situation in the factory. (inquire)
2.) Ms. Marcischak’s comments were unhelpful to Tavian. They did not assist his understanding. (help)
3.) Isaiah was very thankful to my family for providing him with food and shelter. (thank)
4.) Three of his answers were incorrect so the teacher marked them wrong. (correct)
5.) The recipe requires that I preheat the oven before I bake the cake. (heat)
6.) Rashida will need to reselect her reading partner. This choice will be her second change this year. (select)