Understanding Prefixes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a prefix?

• A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

• A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word

• A word that describes another word

• A punctuation mark used in sentences

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding prefixes can help you build a better vocabulary?

Multiple Choice

Which prefix means 'again' or 'back'?

• un-

• dis-

• re-

• pre-

Multiple Choice

Which word uses a prefix that means 'many'?

• bicycle

• multimedia

• preview

• illegal

Open Ended

Explain how the prefix 'super-' changes the meaning of a word. Give an example.

Multiple Select

Which of the following prefixes mean 'not'?

• un-

• non-

• mini-

• in-

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a prefix used in technology, as mentioned in the slides?

• reload

• pretest

• overtime

• spelling

Open Ended

Explain how understanding prefixes can help improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary building. Use examples from the slides to support your answer.

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about prefixes or how they help build new words?

Multiple Choice

How does adding a prefix to a root word affect its meaning?

• It changes or modifies the meaning of the root word

• It makes the word longer but does not change the meaning

• It only changes the pronunciation

• It removes the original meaning completely