What is the effect of adding a prefix to a root word?

Adding a prefix changes the meaning of the root word, often indicating negation or a different state.

How can prefixes help in understanding new vocabulary?

Prefixes can provide clues about the meaning of new words, helping to deduce their definitions.

What is the difference between 'inactive' and 'active'?

'Inactive' means not engaged in activity, while 'active' means engaged in activity.

What is the difference between 'usual' and 'unusual'?

'Usual' means common or typical, while 'unusual' means not common or atypical.

What is the difference between 'patient' and 'impatient'?

'Patient' means able to accept or tolerate delays, while 'impatient' means not able to tolerate delays.

How do prefixes affect the part of speech of a word?

Prefixes can change the meaning of a word but typically do not change its part of speech.

Can a word have more than one prefix? Provide an example.

Yes, a word can have multiple prefixes. Example: 'unbelievable' (un- + believe + -able).

Why is understanding prefixes important for language learners?

Understanding prefixes helps language learners decode meanings of unfamiliar words and enhances vocabulary.

Prefixes

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English

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4th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

RF.4.3A, RF.3.3A, L.3.4B

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root word to modify its meaning.

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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 the prefix 'in-' typically indicate?

Back

The prefix 'in-' often indicates negation or the opposite of the root word, as in 'inactive'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' typically indicate?

Back

The prefix 'un-' usually indicates negation or the opposite of the root word, as in 'unusual'.

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 the prefix 'im-' typically indicate?

Back

The prefix 'im-' often indicates negation or the opposite of the root word, as in 'impatient'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Example: 'incredible' means not credible or hard to believe.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Example: 'unhappy' means not happy.

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 with the prefix 'im-' and explain its meaning.

Back

Example: 'imperfect' means not perfect.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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