Lesson 1: Common Prefixes & Suffixes (Noun/Adj/Adv)

Lesson 1: Common Prefixes & Suffixes (Noun/Adj/Adv)
Welcome to B1 Vocabulary! In this lesson, we are going to look at one of the best tricks for expanding your English vocabulary quickly: Word Building . By understanding how to attach small parts called prefixes (at the beginning of a word) and suffixes (at the end of a word), you can easily guess the meaning of hundreds of new words. We will also review a very important spelling rule that often trips up English learners. Vocabulary List: Uncomfortable (Prefix un- = not) - Not feeling comfortable. Rebuild (Prefix re- = again) - To build something again. Happiness (Suffix -ness = state/noun) - The state of being happy. Helpful (Suffix -ful = full of/adj) - Giving or ready to give help. Quickly (Suffix -ly = how it is done/adv) - At a fast speed. Common Mistake: Spelling Changes When a word ends in a consonant + 'y', you usually change the 'y' to an 'i' before adding a suffix! For example, Happy becomes Happiness. Please enable JavaScript to view the interactive flashcards, …