Word Study Assessment: mis, mal, ible, able

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. It indicates an error or mistake.

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What does the prefix 'mal-' mean?

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The prefix 'mal-' means 'bad' or 'ill'. It indicates something that is harmful or negative.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'. It indicates that something can be done.

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' means 'capable of being' or 'able to be'. It is similar to '-able' but used with different root words.

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

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Misunderstand: To understand wrongly.

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

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Malfunction: To fail to function properly.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-able'.

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Readable: Capable of being read.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ible'.

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Accessible: Capable of being accessed.

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What does 'malnourished' mean?

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Malnourished means being unhealthy due to a lack of proper food.

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What does 'sociable' mean?

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Sociable means enjoying the company of others; friendly.