Spelling and Word Formation Flashcards

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'rewrite'?

Answer: again

The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'rewrite' means to write something a second time.

Which word correctly uses the suffix '-tion'?

Answer: connection

'Connection' is the correct spelling — the base word 'connect' plus '-ion' produces one 'c', one 't', and '-ion': c-o-n-n-e-c-t-i-o-n.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

Answer: before

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'preview' means to view something before its official release.

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'dis-'?

Answer: disappear

'Disappear' is formed by attaching 'dis-' to 'appear,' which already contains a double 'p': d-i-s-a-p-p-e-a-r.

What does the suffix '-ful' mean in the word 'hopeful'?

Answer: full of

The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having a quality,' so 'hopeful' means full of hope.

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'mis-'?

Answer: misunderstand

'Misunderstand' is formed by adding 'mis-' directly to 'understand' without doubling any letters: m-i-s-u-n-d-e-r-s-t-a-n-d.

What does the suffix '-less' mean in the word 'careless'?

Answer: without

The suffix '-less' means 'without,' so 'careless' describes someone who acts without care.