Prefixes

What is a prefix?

• a root word

• a suffix

• letters we put on the end of words that changes the word in some way

• a word part that is affixed to the start of a root word and that changes the word in some way

What is the meaning of the prefix un as used in the word unnecessary?

• very important

• all

• not

• needed

What is the prefix in the word bicycle?

• le

• bi

• cy

• cle

Which prefixes mean not?

• dis

• bi

• ir

• un

Which prefix can be added to the root word responsible to make it mean NOT responsible?

• un

• in

• ir

• irr

select all the prefixes that can be added to the word cycle.

• motor

• bi

• un

• tri

• uni

What is the underlined part in the word dishonest called?

• suffix

• beginning

• prefix

Which word has a prefix?

• distract

• disbelieve

• disrupt

• distroy

What is the meaning of the prefix il as used in the sentence below?

The writing was so illegible it was almost impossible to see what was written.

• before

• again

• two

• not

They had to preheat the oven 10 minutes before putting in the cake.

The prefix pre might mean________

• do before

• do after

• do again

• repeat