Prefixes and Misspellings

Word Work Prefixes ( un-, in-, dis, mis-)

​The prefix un- is added to a base word, making it the opposite (or an antonym).

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Multiple Choice

Since I only had a few dollars with me, I chose the candy that was ___________.

• indirect

• informal

• inexpensive

• invisible

Multiple Choice

I couldn't believe how ___________ his desk was with old papers and school supplies everywhere.

• unaware

• unknown

• unfasten

• untidy

Multiple Choice

Every time we tried to call you, the phone would _________ and we could not reach you. 

• disconnect

• dishonest

• disorder

• disbelief

Multiple Choice

The pizza party was casual and everyone wore __________ clothes.

• insincere

• informal

• unknown

• fancy

Multiple Choice

The 5th grade had the _____________ to break his leg on the ski trip.

• disconnect

• unaware

• disbelief

• misfortune

Multiple Choice

The prefixes un-, in-, and dis- all mean _____________. 

For example, in the words unfasten, indirect and disrespect.

• before

• not; opposite

• wrong; bad

Multiple Choice

The prefix mis- means ________________.

For example, the words misspell and misbehave begin with this prefix.

• before

• not; opposite

• wrong; bad

• again