Understanding Affixes: Prefixes and Suffixes
Learning how prefixes and suffixes change the meaning and grammatical function of root words.
Key Questions
- Explain how prefixes can alter the meaning of a base word.
- Analyze how suffixes can change a word's part of speech.
- Predict the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them down into affixes and root words.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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