Prefixes and Root Words
This lesson teaches what prefixes are and how they function in word formation. Students will learn to identify basic root words and use prefixes to create antonyms. The concept of morphemes as the smallest units of sound will also be explained.
- 19:01 “Now, next example, we have healthy changes towards on healthy. Okay, then we have possible changes towards impossible. We have discipline changes towards in discipline. You see, the i n, the prefix i n has changed the fo...”
- 10:19 “possible as switched from positivity to impossible. That is negativity. So with an attachment with this inflection, that is a prefix attachment, you know, in this word, the possible as lost its positivity value, now embr...”
- 14:48 “healthy, ticknuts, not healthy. So, we have healthy, sorry, we have unhealthy, I have discussed polites and impolites. Next is unhealthy, the prefix there is on, which is UN. So, when you detach UN from healthy or when y...”
Suffixes in English
This lesson teaches what suffixes are and how they change the meaning of root words. Students will learn to identify different suffixes and use them to form new words and sentences. Examples of noun suffixes and their meanings will be discussed.
- 11:56 “Now, next, we have the word shion, S-I-N-shun, meaning state or being. For example, depression, depression, it means feelings of severe despondency and dejection. Now, one thing about English is, when you're trying to le...”
- 25:16 “Then you have the suffix L, Y in what manner or something is being done. Bravely, simply, honestly, gladly, okay? Good, next word in a certain direction. So you have the words backward, wayward. And then inclination, awk...”
- 06:22 “of Christian Ronaldo winning another Balundi or, all right? Good. Now, equality, the state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities, equality. Still using the noun suffixes, i-t-y, we have the word a...”