Remember:

 Prefix mis- means wrong or badly. Words with prefix mis- means negative.
Example mispronounce meaning wrong pronounce or pronounce wrongly.

 Prefix im- means not or opposite of. It is only used for root words that begin
with b, m, and p. Example immortal meaning not mortal.

 Prefix dis- means not or opposite of. When used, new word formed means the
opposite of the root word. Example dishonest meaning not honest

 Suffix -ful means full of. Example careful meaning full of care.

 Suffix -less means to be without. Example careless meaning without care.

 Suffix -er is usually added to an action word to mean the one who or someone or
something that does the action. Example driver meaning the one who drive.

Answer this!
I. Directions: Complete the table below. Write the answers on your answer sheet. The
first one is done for you.

Word Root Word Prefix Meaning

mispronounce pronounce mis- pronounce
wrongly
1. disappear
2. improper
3. misinform
4. dishonest
5. misunderstand

II. Directions: Fill out the table with the information being asked. Write the answers
on your answer sheet. The first one is done for you.

Word Root Word Suffix Meaning

wonderful wonder -ful full of wonder

1. tasteless
2. player
3. successful
4. biker
5. sleepless