Affixes: Prefixes & Suffixes Quiz Challenge
WALT: Understand and identify prefixes and suffixes Interactive quiz activities Build vocabulary skills Year 6 English Language
What Are Affixes?
Affixes are word parts added to root words They change the meaning of the original word Two main types: prefixes and suffixes Help us create new words and expand vocabulary
Prefixes: Added to the Beginning
Prefixes go BEFORE the root word They change the word's meaning Examples: un-, re-, pre-, dis- Think: 'prefix' = 'pre' (before) + 'fix' (attach)
Prefix Challenge Round 1
Match the prefix to its meaning: un- = not or opposite re- = again or back pre- = before
Quick Prefix Quiz
What happens when you add 'un-' to 'happy'? What does 're-' + 'read' make? Can you think of a word with 'pre-'?
Suffixes: Added to the End
Suffixes go AFTER the root word They can change meaning AND word type Examples: -ing, -ed, -er, -est, -ly Often change verbs to nouns or adjectives
Common Suffix Meanings
{"left":"-er = person who does something\n-ing = action happening now\n-ed = action in the past","right":"-ly = in a certain way\n-est = most\n-ful = full of"}
Suffix Building Game
Start with: HELP Add -er to make ______ Add -ful to make ______ Add -ing to make ______
Suffix Detective Challenge
Look at: 'teacher' What is the root word? What is the suffix? What does it mean?
Mix and Match Challenge
Root word: PLAY Prefixes available: re-, pre- Suffixes available: -er, -ing, -ed How many new words can you make?
Tricky Word Challenge
Look at: 'UNHELPFUL' How many affixes can you find? What is the root word? Break it down step by step!
Spelling Rules with Suffixes
Sometimes we change the root word spelling Drop 'e' before '-ing': make → making Double consonant: run → running Change 'y' to 'i': happy → happiness
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