Use words with prefixes and suffixes

Key Notes:-

What are Prefixes?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word.

It changes the meaning of the word.

Example:

• un + happy = unhappy (not happy)
• re + play = replay (play again)

What are Suffixes?

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word.

It changes the word’s meaning or how it is used.

Example:

• help + ful = helpful (full of help)
• care + less = careless (without care)

Common Prefixes for Grade 1

• un- = not (unhappy, unsafe)
• re- = again (redo, replay)

Common Suffixes for Grade 1

• -s = more than one (cats, dogs)
• -ed = past action (played, jumped)
• -ing = happening now (playing, running)
• -ful = full of (joyful, helpful)
• -less = without (hopeless, careless)

Why are Prefixes and Suffixes Important?

• They help us make new words.
• They change the meaning of words.
• They make reading and writing more fun.

Examples for Practice:

• Prefixes: unlock, remake, unhappy
• Suffixes: jumping, kindful, fearless

Let’s practice!