Prefixes: un-, dis-

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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 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What is the base word in 'unhappy'?

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The base word is 'happy'.

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What is the base word in 'disagree'?

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The base word is 'agree'.

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If something is 'unfair', what does it mean?

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It means it is not fair.

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If someone is 'dishonest', what does it mean?

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It means they are not honest.

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What is the base word in 'unzip'?

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The base word is 'zip'.

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What is the base word in 'disobey'?

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The base word is 'obey'.

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If a person is 'unhappy', how do they feel?

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They feel not happy.