Root Words and Prefixes

What is the root word in 'unhappy'?

• happy

• merry

• joyful

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• before or prior to

• during

• after

• between

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Which word contains the prefix 'mis-'?

• miscommunication

• misbehave

• misunderstand

• mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the root word in 'replay'?

• pre

• re

• play

• lay

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• never

• always

• all

• not, opposite of

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Which word contains the prefix 'sub-'?

• submarine

• subway

• subpar

• submerge

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the root word in 'unlock'?

• key

• lock

• block

• open

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

• two or twice

• three or thrice

• single

• multi

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Which word contains the prefix 'over-'?

• overlook

• overjoy

• overload

• overcome

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

What is the root word in 'rewrite'?

• right

• write

• read

• wrote

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A