Prefix: Mis and Un

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'incorrect'.

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Where does a prefix appear in a word?

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A prefix appears at the beginning of a word.

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

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Example: 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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

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Example: 'misunderstand' means 'to understand wrongly'.

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What is the opposite of 'comfortable' using a prefix?

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The opposite is 'uncomfortable'.

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What is the opposite of 'healthy' using a prefix?

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The opposite is 'unhealthy'.

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

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The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of the base word.

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How does the prefix 'mis-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 'mis-' indicates an error or wrongness in the action described by the base word.

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What is the meaning of 'unlock' based on its prefix?

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The prefix 'un-' in 'unlock' means to reverse the action of locking.