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 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means wrong or badly, as in 'misunderstand'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means not or opposite of, as in 'disagree'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of, as in 'unhappy'.

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

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Mislabel.

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

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Disloyal.

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

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Unplug.

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What is the correct spelling of the word with the prefix 'mis-' that means to label incorrectly?

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Mislabel.

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What is the correct spelling of the word with the prefix 'dis-' that means not loyal?

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Disloyal.

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What is the correct spelling of the word with the prefix 'un-' that means to remove from a power source?

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Unplug.