Compounds: Break apart the words
Break down each of the following words into its meaningful parts. Label each part as either a prefix, a suffix, or a lexical base (a part which can typically be used as a word on its own).
Example: unkindness: un- (prefix) + kind (lexical base) + -ness (suffix)
You can check your work by pressing the buttons to see the answers.
| 1. spoilsport | spoil (lexical base), sport (lexical base) |
| 2. insecure | in- (prefix), secure (lexical base) |
| 3. impatiently | im- (prefix), patient (lexical base), -ly (suffix) |
| 4. helpfulness | help (lexical base), -ful (suffix), -ness (suffix) |
| 5. ex-boyfriend | ex- (prefix), boy (lexical base), friend (lexical base) |
| 6. re-election | re- (prefix), elect (lexical base), -ion (suffix) |
| 7. hang-glider | hang (lexical base), glide (lexical base), -er (suffix) |
| 8. depressurise | de- (prefix), pressure (lexical base), -ise (suffix) |
