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 incorrect.

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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 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means not or without.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means to reverse or remove.

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

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Misstep: a wrong step.

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

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Unplug: to disconnect from a power source.

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

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Nonstop: without stopping.

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

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Distrust: to not trust.

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What is the meaning of 'misplace'?

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To put something in the wrong place.