10 Common Greek and Latin Prefixes

The anti-violent protesters were peaceful when they gathered. What does the prefix anti- mean?

• for

• against

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

You will deform that ring if you keep bending it. What does the prefix de- mean?

• same

• opposite

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

It's important to interact with other people in a community. What does the prefix inter- mean?

• outside

• between or among

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Some words are easy to misspell, so use a dictionary if you're not sure of the spelling. What does the prefix mis- mean?

• wrongly

• correctly

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Do you prefer regular or nonfat milk in your cereal? What does the prefix non- mean?

• with

• not

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Give someone new a chance and don't prejudge him or her. What does the prefix pre- mean?

• after

• before

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Make sure to review the questions to study for the test. What does the prefix re- mean?

• again

• never

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

We had to go downstairs to catch the subway. What does the prefix sub- mean?

• over

• under

• around

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Jasmine made sure to be super careful while holding the baby. What does the prefix super- mean?

• above or beyond

• under

• across

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Because the cake was underdone, it was completely raw in the middle. What does the prefix under- mean?

• too much

• too little

• just right

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A