a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a word that has the opposite meaning to another word

Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-

English

In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.  In 'Homophones and tense', pupils learn  pupils learn a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

In ‘Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones’, pupils learnt further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

Etymology and prefixes

Create new words by matching the prefix to the root word.  

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  I love watching **telavishun**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.  I have eaten **inuff** sweets for a whole year.

What does the prefix re- usually mean?  An example word is 're-write'.

What does the prefix super- usually mean?  An example word is 'supermarket'.

What is the meaning of the prefix multi- in the words multicultural, multipurpose and multicoloured. 

Starter Quiz