DESCRIPTION: In this lesson we are going to “Affix-it.” That means that we will learn how to build new words! Read along and then click on the links below to explore and find examples of prefix and suffix affixes!
What is an affix? An affix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word to change its meaning. An affix added to the front, or beginning, of a root word is known as a prefix. An affix added to the back, or end, of a root word is known as a suffix.