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Affixes

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1More Affix PracticeActivity 5: Now youre going to figure out the meanings of words using what youve learned about root words and affixes. You wont find most of the affixes on your Prefixes and Suffixes paper, so use the other skills youve learned. Underline the root words. Circle the prefix or suffix. Match the word with its meaning.Autograph1/100 of a meterTelephotoeye glassesCentimeterteachings of wise peopleSpectaclessignatureAquamarinethe middle of summerMidsummera vehicle with one wheelUnicyclesure ofWisdoma camera lens that makes a distant object look largePositivea blue-green color

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Root Worddefinition RootWorddefinitionPrefixdefinitionSuffixdefinitionphotolightspecseemidmiddledomstate or quality ofmetermeasureaquawaterunioneiveinclined toWhat do the words below mean?

Use the chart to help you figure out the meanings.Roots and Affixes - affixes can be at the beginning, middle, or end of a root wordWhat If I Still Dont Know?Look at the word again. Underline the root word. Do you know what that word means? Circle the affixes.Do you know what they mean?Do you know another word that uses them?Now look at the possible answers. Do any of the answers have to do with any of the clues?Are there any answers you can cross out?

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Now youre going to figure out the meanings of words using what youve learned about root words and affixes. You wont find most of the affixes on your Prefixes and Suffixes paper, but you can figure it out if you Underline the root words and circle the prefix or suffix.

Match the word with its meaning.Autograph1/100 of a meterTelephotoeye glassesCentimeterteachings of wise peopleSpectaclessignatureAquamarinethe middle of summerMidsummera vehicle with one wheelUnicyclesure ofWisdoma camera lens that makes a distant object look largePositivea blue-green color

Return to More PracticeRoots and Affixes JeopardyActivity 3:Click on one of the links to play a game of Jeopardy and practice using affixes! Prefixes and Suffixes Jeopardyor

Prefixes and Suffixes Jeopardy

PSSA Practice TestName: _________________Fill in the circle next to your answer. In science class, the teacher measured a microgram of powder.What is the meaning of the bolded word?A. a bad gram B. a full gram C. not a gram D. a small gram

3. In Greek mythology, there were once two brothers named Epimetheus and Prometheus. Epimetheus' name was said to mean "after thought." He was foolish and careless, and he was incapable of thinking ahead. In contrast, Prometheus' name meant "forethought." He was clever and the gods favored him.In the passage, what is the meaning of the word forethought? A. thinking well B. extra thinking C. thinking before D. more thinkingGo to Answer Key.

2. The movie was extraordinary.What is the meaning of extraordinary? A. less than ordinary B. before ordinary C. a little ordinary D. more than ordinaryWEB PracticeActivity 6: Have some fun practicing your skills at the websites!

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PSSA PracticeActivity 7: Now lets apply the skills weve learned by taking a practice test. Just remember to find the root words and then the affixes. Good Luck!

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Resources:PSSA Practice Test Answer KeyLesson PlanPrefixes and Suffixes WorksheetShow What You KnowI Can Do It!Working Together to Put Words TogetherPSSA Practice Test

The first game of the year postdated Memorial Day.What is the meaning of postdated? A. to happen on a date before B. to happen on the same date C. to happen after the date D. to not happen on a posted date

5. Jackie had hoped to repair his damaged car today, but his efforts were fruitless.A. successful B. without success C. too late D. unappreciated

6. Andre wasn't worried about the damage to his car; it was easily fixable.What is the meaning of fixable? A. already fixed B. difficult to fix C. able to be fixed D. beyond fixing

The first game of the year postdated Memorial Day.What is the meaning of postdated? A. to happen on a date before B. to happen on the same date C. to happen after the date D. to not happen on a posted date

5. Jackie had hoped to repair his damaged car today, but his efforts were fruitless.A. successful B. without success C. too late D. unappreciated

6. Andre wasn't worried about the damage to his car; it was easily fixable.What is the meaning of fixable? A. already fixed B. difficult to fix C. able to be fixed D. beyond fixing

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