Exploring Prefixes and Suffixes
Learning how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning and grammatical function of root words.
Key Questions
- Analyze how adding a prefix can change the meaning of a word.
- Explain how a suffix can change a word from a verb to a noun or adjective.
- Predict the meaning of an unfamiliar word by identifying its prefix, root, and suffix.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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