Prefixes and suffixes are word parts that can be added to the beginning or end of root words to change their meaning. Prefixes come before root words, while suffixes come after. Some common prefixes are "im-", "in-", "bi-", "non-", and "dis-", while common suffixes include "-er", "-or", "-less", and "-able". In the story, Randy's bike tire was flat so he couldn't make it to his soccer game, but his brother Jake let him use his bike instead.

2. A prefix is a word
part added to the
beginning of a root
word.

3. A prefix changes
the meaning of a
word.

4. A suffix is a word
part added to the
end of a root word.

5. A suffix also
changes the
meaning of a
word.

6. Prefixes We Examples
Know
im- not improper
in- not incomplete
bi- two bicycle
non- not nonstop
dis- not or disagree
opposite of

7. Suffixes We Examples
Know
-er one who farmer
-or one who actor
-less without useless
-able, -ible can buildable
be
reversible

8. Randy’s bike tire was
flat. He couldn’t find the
pump because the garage
was in disorder. “It’s
hopeless,” said Randy.
“I’ll never make it to the
soccer game on time.”

9. “That’s nonsense,”
said his brother Jake.
“You can use my bike.”

10. “Gee, thanks,” said
Randy, hopping on the
bike.

11. “See, I can be likable!”
said Jake with a grin.

12. Thank you.