Prefix Practice

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What is a prefix?

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A syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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It often means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'disrespectful'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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It means 'before', as in 'prepackaged'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'?

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Disobedient.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'?

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Prewashed.

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What does the word 'disposable' mean?

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Something that is intended to be used once and then thrown away.

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What does the word 'prepackaged' mean?

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Food that is packaged before being sold, ready to eat.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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It means 'not', as in 'unhappy'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'?

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Unkind.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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It means 'again' or 'back', as in 'redo'.