Monday 11th January 2021
L.C. To understand the terms; root word, prefix and suffixes.
Last we looked at 'root words', 'suffixes' and 'prefixes'.
On the template for English on Purple mash write down what a root word means, what a prefixes are and what suffixes are.
Now look at the following table. We have a list of prefixes, suffixes and the root word 'Read'. Have a think which prefixes or suffixes could you add to the root word to make a new word. You need to come up with at least 2. Once you have created a new word using the space on the 2do on Purple mash write 2 sentences that includes some of your new words.
| Prefix | Root Word | Suffix |
|---|---|---|
| -ing | ||
| un- | -er | |
| im- | -ment | |
| in- | Read | -ly |
| mis- | -ily | |
| dis- | -ible | |
| re- | -able | |
| -ful | ||
| -ness |
Below is a tables containing 3 different root words. Copy the above task for the following 3 root word.
| Prefix | Root Word | Suffix |
|---|---|---|
| -ing | ||
| un- | -er | |
| im- | Change | -ment |
| in- | Touch | -ly |
| mis- | Help | -ily |
| dis- | -ible | |
| re- | -able | |
| -ful | ||
| -ness |
If you are unsure on any of the tasks email Mr Hindman