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 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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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 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' 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 'not'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'.

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An example is 'preview', which means to see something before it is officially available.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'.

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An example is 'unable', which means not able to do something.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

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An example is 'dislike', which means to not like something.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'.

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An example is 'misunderstand', which means to understand incorrectly.

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What does the word 'preschool' mean?

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'Preschool' refers to the educational setting for children before they enter formal schooling.