Spelling Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. For example, 'misunderstand' means 'to understand wrongly'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonfiction' means 'not fiction'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to not place something in the right spot'?

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misplace

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to reveal something that was hidden'?

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uncover

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to lead someone in the wrong direction'?

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mislead

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'not real or imaginary'?

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nonfiction

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'lack of belief'?

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disbelief