Prefixes re-/mis-/pre-

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. It is used to indicate something that happens before something else.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. It is used to indicate doing something again.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'badly'. It is used to indicate something done incorrectly.

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What is a 'pretest'?

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A 'pretest' is a test given before a lesson to see what students already know.

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What is a 'restart'?

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A 'restart' means to start something again, like a computer.

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What does it mean to 'retell' a story?

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To 'retell' a story means to tell it again, usually in your own words.

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What is 'preheating' an oven?

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'Preheating' an oven means to heat it to the right temperature before cooking.

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What does it mean to 'rename' something?

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To 'rename' something means to give it a new name.

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

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An example is 'preheat', which means to heat something before using it.

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

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An example is 'restart', which means to start something again.