Prefixes Practice: -re, pre-, un-, mis-, con-, and im-/in-

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What is a prefix?

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A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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It means 'wrong' or 'bad', as in 'misprint' (an error in printing).

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again' or 'back', as in 'recount' (to count again).

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before', as in 'prehistoric' (before recorded history).

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not', as in 'unhappy' (not happy).

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What does the prefix 'con-' mean?

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It means 'with' or 'together', as in 'connect' (to join together).

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What does the prefix 'im-' or 'in-' mean?

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It means 'not', as in 'impossible' (not possible) or 'incomplete' (not complete).

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What is a misprint?

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An error in a printed text.

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What is a recount?

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To count something again.

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What is a prehistoric time?

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A time before written records.