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CONTEXT

Another way to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words is through CONTEXT, or the words around an unknown word or phrase.

...and you may not even need a dictionary!

So why do AFFIXES MATTER?

When you begin learning and remember the meaning of AFFIXES (suffixes and prefixes), figuring out what words mean gets easier!

AFFIXES

AFFIXES are the BUILDING BLOCKS of the English Language

An AFFIX is a word part that can't stand on its own.

*A PREFIX is an affix that is added to the

beginning of a word.

Ex. The prefix mis- means "wrongly"

mis + behave = misbehave = to behave wrongly

AFFIXES

CONNOTATION and DENOTATION

AFFIXES are the BUILDING BLOCKS of the English Language

YET ANOTHER WAY TO DETERMINE MEANING

A SUFFIX is an affix that is added to the END of a

word.

Ex. -less = without

price + less = priceless = without price

* The addition of a suffix may change the part

of speech of the root word.

Ex. price = noun and priceless = adjective

When you encounter unfamiliar words when you're reading, it can be helpful to understand what the PARTS of the word mean.

STAAR Lesson 1:

Affixes and Words in Context

TEKS 8.1.2A Determine the meaning of words

derived from roots and affixes.

8.1.2.B Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of words.

8.1.2.E Use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus to determine meanings.

You can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by:

...and sometimes the dictionary or a thesaurus!

LET'S REVIEW LESSON ONE:

Understanding the meaning of affixes,

which are prefixes and suffixes.

Using context clues.

Distinguishing between the connotative and

denotative meanings of the word.

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