Word Parts: Base Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Word Parts: Base Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Review!

You can create longer words by combining word parts you know.

• A base word contains the core meaning of a word and is a complete word that can stand alone, but has other parts added to it.

• A root contains the core meaning, but cannot stand alone.

• A prefix is a word part added before the root or base word.

• A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root or base word

Here are some common prefixes and suffixes and their meanings:

Word Parts: Base Words, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Quiz