Prefix Practice

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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 'opposite of'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means to see something before it is officially shown.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means to do something again.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'badly'. For example, 'misunderstand' means to understand something incorrectly.

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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 to not agree.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, 'submarine' means a vessel that goes under the sea.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among'. For example, 'international' means between nations.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'. For example, 'transport' means to carry something across.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond'. For example, 'superhero' means a hero with extraordinary powers.