Transcript Week 15

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
• An affix is a word part added to a base word to
change its meaning
• Prefix: In; Meaning: not
• Example: inactive- not involving physical activity
Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context
clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words:
(Invisible; Inappropriate)
1. A tuxedo is
to wear to school.
2. The top of the mountain was
because of all of the fog.
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
• Prefixes and suffixes are examples of an affix
• Prefix: Ir; Meaning: not
• Example: irrelevant- something that does not apply
Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context
clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words:
(Irreplaceable; irresponsible)
1. My family members
. They
are the most important people in my life.
2. Jeff is very
. I wouldn’t trust him
with my belongings.
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
• A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. A suffix
comes at the end of a word.
• Prefix: IL; Meaning: not
• Example: illogical- lacking sence
Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context
clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words:
(illegal; illegible)
1. Mark’s writing is
. You can’t
read it.
2. It is
to text and drive.
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
• Prefixes change the meaning of the base word
• Prefix: Non; Meaning: not
• Example: nonfiction- writing that is based on facts
Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context
clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words:
(nonsense; nonverbal)
1. Passing notes is an example of
communication.
2. My baby sister speaks
. You
can’t understand what she is saying.
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
• The spelling of the prefix and base word never
changes
• Prefix: Un; Meaning: not
• Example: unhappy- not happy
Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context
clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words:
(unable; unfair)
1. Ethan was angry after the referee made an
call against his team.
2. Austin is
to play in the game
after getting injured.