Person 1
Today we'll understand and analyze the word meaning and see how prefixes, roots, and suffixes work.
Person 2
Omkies! How do prefixes, roots, and suffixes work?
Person 1
So Prefix are added at the beginning; changes the meaning, Root is the the main part; carries the core meaning and while suffix added at the end; changes the form or function
Person 1
Like in unbelievable the Prefix: un- means not; Root: believe; Suffix: -able indicates something is capable of.
Person 2
So does it mean not able to be believed?
Person 1
Not exactly. The un- negates, and -able suggests something can be; together they prepare us for a tricky meaning.
Person 2
Right, in practice unbelievable often means hard to believe, right?
Person 1
Exactly. The combination implies something is difficult to accept as true.
Person 2
Can we test with another form, like unbelievability?
Person 1
Sure. Un- + believe + -ability changes the suffix to -ability, turning it into a noun indicating the quality of being hard to believe.
Person 2
So, by spotting prefix, root, and suffix, we decode any word's meaning.
Person 2
So its like in teacher the Root: teach (to give instruction)
Suffix: -er (a person who does something) Meaning: a person who teaches
Person 1
Why do you think it was useful?
Person 2
It Helps me figure out unfamiliar words, improves reading comprehension and expands my vocabulary
Person 1
So if you find a difficult word try to break it into parts, identify prefix, root, suffix and combine their meanings
