In English, we can add groups of letters at the beginning or ends of words to create different words. These groups of letters are called Affixes. If we add these groups to the beginnings of words, they are called Prefixes. If we add them to the end of words, they are called Suffixes.

Word Formation

Prefixes

  • deconstruct
  • disown
  • illegal
  • resend
  • premeditate
  • unaccounted
  • preheat

Suffixes

  • imaginable
  • kingdom
  • famous
  • extremely
  • parenthood
  • helpfulness
  • useless

Exercise

Open the exercise to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.

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