Grade 5

Prefixes, suffixes, and word meaning

Use small word parts to unlock new meanings and grow vocabulary more efficiently.

Category: Grammar in Use 11 min Advanced

Aa Tap Say ਪੜ੍ਹੋ

A prefix comes at the beginning of a word and a suffix comes at the end. Both can change meaning or function.

Listen and learn

Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to hear each card.

U Picture card

Sound card Quick practice

prefix meaning

Look at what the base word means before adding the prefix.

Example: un- often means not.

C Picture card

Sound card Quick practice

suffix meaning

Suffixes can change how a word works in a sentence.

Example: carefully tells how something is done.

R Picture card

Sound card Quick practice

word building

Break the word into parts to understand it.

Example: reusable means can be used again.

V Picture card

Sound card Quick practice

reading strategy

This helps learners infer meaning independently.

Example: Word parts support vocabulary growth.