Question

understanding affixes
what are affixes?
affixes are word parts added to a base word (or root) to change its meaning. there are two main types:

• prefix: added to the beginning of a word. example: un - in unhappy means

ot\

• suffix: added to the end of a word. example: - ful in joyful means \full of\

why learn affixes?

• helps you decode unfamiliar words
• improves reading comprehension
• builds academic vocabulary
• supports spelling and writing

common prefixes
prefix meaning example
un - not unfair
re - again review
pre - before preview
dis - opposite of disagree
mis - wrong misplace
common suffixes
suffix meaning example

• ful full of joyful
• less without hopeless
• ment action or result enjoyment

multiple choice 1 point
which suffix means \full of\ in the word joyful?

• tion
• ful
• ment
• less

Explanation:

The text explains that affixes are word - parts added to a base word to change its meaning. Prefixes are added at the beginning (e.g., "un -" in "unhappy" means "not") and suffixes at the end (e.g., "-ful" in "joyful" means "full of"). In the word "joyful", the suffix that means "full of" is "-ful".

Answer:

C. -ful