English 3 Week 3

Affixes
Affixes are set of letters generally
added to the beginning or end of the
root word to modify its meaning. The
meaning of base word changes when
affixes are added to it.

There are two main types of Affixes

*PREFIXES *SUFFIXES
A PREFIX a group of
letters placed at the
beginning of the word to
add or change its meaning.
PREFIXES MEANINGS EXAMPLES

un- / dis- “not” Unknown

disapproved
re- “again” review
mis- “wrong” misbehave
im-/in- “not” impatient
incorrect
pre- “before” premade
anti- “against anti-hero
non- “not” or “opposite non-stop
of”
A SUFFIX a group of
letters placed at the end of
the word to add or change
its meaning.
SUFFIXES MEANINGS EXAMPLES

-able or “can do” valuable

–ible
-ish “somewhat Blackish
like”
-ed “done” cooked
-less “without” fearless
-ful “full of” joyful
-er “doer of the reader
action”
-est “most” fastest
 Learning Task 1
Read the words below. Then, identify the base word and the affix used in each
item. Do this in your notebook.
Base Word Affixes Used
1. acceptable accept -ble
2. dishonest honest dis-
3. incorrect
4. colorful
5. preview
6. prettiest
7. patterned
8. retell
9. unlock
10. jobless
 Remember
AFFIXES

Affixes refer to letters and/or syllables added at the beginning or

at the end of the base word. The meaning of the base word
changes when affixes are added to it.

Affixes are classified into two: the prefix and the suffix.
Prefixes are placed before the word while suffixes are added
after.
Remember
AFFIXES
 Learning Task 2
In each item, identify/supply the correct prefix and the new word formed. Do
this in your notebook.

re- + build = __________

1. __________ rebuild(build again)
2. __________ + heard = __________ (not heard)
3. __________ + perfect = __________ (not perfect)
4. __________ + cooked = __________ (cooked in advance)
5. __________ + match = __________ (to match incorrectly)
6. __________ + sense = __________ (no meaning)
 Learning Task 3:
In each item, identify/supply the correct suffix and the new
word formed. Do this in your notebook.

lifeless (dead)
-less = __________
1. life + __________
2. teach + __________ = __________ (one who teaches)
3. power + __________ = __________ (having great power)
4. child + __________ = __________ (somewhat like a child)
5. beauty + __________ = __________ (good-looking)
6. care + __________ = __________ (avoiding danger)
 Learning Task 4:
Identify the word/s in each sentence that have
affixes. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. Jane misunderstood me. 6. My teacher is Ma’am Lily.

2. Shane will rewrite the song in 7. Anton is a preschool learner.
her notebook. 8. We have to recycle these
3. This is the most beautiful trashes.
park in the city. 9. This is a very colorful
4. Next time, you have to be project.
careful. 10. I am a good baker
5. I like to buy that pinkish shirt.
 In your notebook, complete the paragraph by selecting
A Phase your answers from the given choices.

prefixes base affixes suffixes

(1)____________ are letters or syllables attached to

(2)____________words to form new words with new meanings. They are
classified as to prefixes and suffixes. (3)____________ are placed before
the base words while (4)____________ are added after the base words.
Ackowledgement

References:
PIVOT 4A Calabarzon ENGLISH 3
English – Grade 3
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