Prefix: an placed before a base or another prefix, as un- in unkind, un- and re- in unrewarding.
Post-: a prefix meaning after or later than
Here are five examples of prefixes using post-:
Prefix: an placed before a base or another prefix, as un- in unkind, un- and re- in unrewarding.
Post-: a prefix meaning after or later than
Here are five examples of prefixes using post-:
Take a look at the following ten sentences and decide if the missing word is an adjective, noun or adverb. Many of these word-forms are confused by English learners.
Well done to anyone who can all ten correct!
Prefix: an affix placed before a base or another prefix, as un- in unkind, un- and re- in unrewarding.
Pre-: a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, where it meant before. It can also mean prior to, in advance of, early beforehand, before, and in front of.
Re is a prefix that is added to the front of a word. Generally it is used to mean 'do again' e.g. resend or 'return something to its original state' e.g. reafforestation ( planting new trees in an area where they were previously cut down).
By knowing typical endings of words that identify nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, students can improve their vocabulary quickly and easily. This will also greatly improve reading comprehension. If you are reading, and come across a word that you don't know, follow these steps:
To learn English well it's important to review often. Take a look at the sentences and choose the correct form for each. It's all basic stuff...right?
Go! Go! Go!
Are you a master of vocabulary? Do you think that grammar is 'childs play' (very easy)? Well then, let's put it to the test. Below you'll see 10 sentences; choose the missing word which best suits the sentence.
"He finished the race with ease."
"He finished the race with easy."
Which is correct?
I hope you said ease because the noun form is needed in this sentence (easy is an adjective).
Take a look at the following ten sentences. What's missing in each one: a noun or an adjective?
