Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' indicate?

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The prefix 'un-' indicates negation or the opposite of something.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' signify?

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The prefix 'mis-' signifies wrongness or error.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'preschool' - a school for children before they enter primary school.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'unhappy' - not happy; feeling sad.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-' and explain its meaning.

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Example: 'mislead' - to lead someone in the wrong direction or to give false information.

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What is the effect of adding the prefix 'en-' to a verb?

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The prefix 'en-' typically means to cause to be or to put into or onto.

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Provide an example of a word with the prefix 'en-' and its meaning.

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Example: 'encourage' - to give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.