Prefixes

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What does the prefix 're-' typically indicate in a word?

Back

The prefix 're-' typically indicates repetition or doing something again.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean in the word 'improve'?

Back

The prefix 'im-' means 'to bring into a better condition' or 'to enhance'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'en-' signify in the word 'encourage'?

Back

The prefix 'en-' signifies 'to cause to be' or 'to put into'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'precut'?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance'.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the prefix 'ex-' indicate in the word 'expose'?

Back

The prefix 'ex-' indicates 'out of' or 'to let out'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is the meaning of the word 'repay'?

Back

To pay back or to pay again.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does 'improve' mean in the context of academic performance?

Back

To bring into a better condition, such as raising a grade.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'encourage' mean in terms of emotional support?

Back

To cause someone to have courage or confidence.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'precut' refer to in terms of preparation?

Back

To cut something before it is needed or used.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does 'expose' mean in the context of revealing information?

Back

To let a secret out or to make something known.

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CCSS.L.5.5C