Prefix and Suffix for Class 1 – 5, 6 – 8 and 9, 10 Students

Prefix

Prefixes are letters or a letter added in the beginning of a word. It usually changes the meaning of the word.

Examples:-

1.) This is impossible for me to come so early. (im + possible)

Here, “im” is added to possible in beginning to create a new word, “im” is a prefix.

2.) Jyoti is unhappy because of her classmates. (un + happy)

Here, “un” is added to happy in beginning to create a new word, “un” is a prefix.

3.) Niharika’s acts are unnoticeable. (un + noticeable)

Here, “un” is added to noticeable in beginning to create a new word, “un” is a prefix.

Suffix

Suffixes are letters or a later added in the end of a word. It usually showcases whether the words are singular or plural.

Examples:-

1.) A teacher is a guide to whom we should follow. (teach + er)

Here, “er” is added to teach in the end to create a new word, “er” is a suffix.

2.) Movement of body is important to keep us healthy. (Move + ment)

Here, “ment” is added to move to create a new word, “ment” is a suffix.

3.) His cousin is so helpful. (help + ful)

here, “ful” is added to help to create a new word, “ful” is a suffix.

Conclusion

Suffix and Prefix is letters which can change the original meaning of that word.

Updated: December 10, 2021 — 1:15 pm

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