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JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA PANCHAVATI

UTTARA KANNADA DIST, KARNATAKA

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TOPIC:

PREFIXES &SUFFIXES

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PREPARED BY:

GAJANAN B WADEYAR CLASS: VIII

TGT ENGLISH

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A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

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A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

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A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.

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Prefixes We Know

Examples

im- not

in- not

bi- two

non- not

dis- not or opposite of

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improper

incomplete

bicycle

nonstop

disagree

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Suffixes We Know

Examples

-er one who

-or one who

-less without

-able, -ible can be

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farmer

actor

useless

buildable

reversible

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Randy’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Randy. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”

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“That’s nonsense,” said his brother Jake. “You can use my bike.”

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“Gee, thanks,” said Randy, hopping on the bike.

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“See, I can be likable!” said Jake with a grin.