Affix — English definition
Defined in 3 courses:
- A prefix or suffix added to a base or root to affect meaning or function. (English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression)
- A prefix or suffix attached to a root to change its meaning or part of speech (for example, 'in-' or '-tion'). (English 10: Choices, Conscience & Consequences)
- A word part added to a root to change its meaning or part of speech — a prefix at the front (un-, in-, pre-) or a suffix at the end (-tion, -able, -ize). (English 11: American Voices, Identity & Public Memory)
Where it is taught
- Greek & Latin Roots, Affixes & Word Families — Language, Vocabulary & Sentence Craft, English 7: Reading, Evidence & Expression, Grade 7
- Vocabulary in Context — Language, Style & Conventions, English 10: Choices, Conscience & Consequences, Grade 10
- Vocabulary & Word Analysis — Language, Style & Conventions, English 11: American Voices, Identity & Public Memory, Grade 11
Questions using affix
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
A prefix or suffix added to a base or root to affect meaning or function. A root carries a central element of meaning, while a prefix or suffix can modify meaning or grammatical function. Word parts provide clues, not a guarantee. Some words have changed meaning or no longer divide neatly into familiar modern parts.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
A prefix or suffix added to a base or root to affect meaning or function. The unit case offers this example to examine: Revise and revision belong to a word family; revision is a noun naming the process or result. Preview suggests looking before, while review can mean examining again in this context. Those relationships help, but the letters re at the start of every word do not automatically form that prefix. Check the actual word and meaning rather than applying the pattern mechanically. Identify the wording or choice that fits the term. A different accurate example is acceptable.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
A prefix or suffix added to a base or root to affect meaning or function. A root carries a central element of meaning, while a prefix or suffix can modify meaning or grammatical function. Word parts provide clues, not a guarantee. Some words have changed meaning or no longer divide neatly into familiar modern parts.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.