How can the prefix 'un-' change the meaning of a word?

The prefix 'un-' negates the original meaning of the word, indicating the opposite.

How can the prefix 're-' change the meaning of a word?

The prefix 're-' indicates that an action is being done again or returned to a previous state.

What is the difference between 'unlock' and 'lock'?

Unlock means to open something that is locked, while lock means to secure something to prevent it from being opened.

What is the difference between 'relight' and 'light'?

Relight means to light something again, while light means to ignite or illuminate something for the first time.

Can you give an example of a sentence using 'unequal'?

Sure! 'The two teams had unequal scores at the end of the game.'

What is a common mistake when using the prefix 'un-'?

A common mistake is to use 'un-' with words that already have a negative meaning, like 'disagree'.

What is a common mistake when using the prefix 're-'?

A common mistake is to use 're-' with words that do not imply repetition, like 'create'.

Why is understanding prefixes important in vocabulary development?

Understanding prefixes helps in decoding the meanings of new words and enhances vocabulary comprehension.

Prefix un and re

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3rd Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

L.3.4B, L.3.4C, RF.3.3A

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.'

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'un-' and explain its meaning.

Back

An example is 'unlock,' which means to open something that was locked.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 're-' and explain its meaning.

Back

An example is 'relight,' which means to light something again.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'unequal'?

Back

Unequal means not equal or not the same in quantity, size, or value.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'rewrite' mean?

Back

Rewrite means to write something again, often to improve or change it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'reopen' mean?

Back

Reopen means to open something again after it has been closed.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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