Root Words and Prefixes

What is the root word in the word 'unhappy'?

• sad

• happy

• merry

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the prefix in the word 'preheat'.

• post

• pre

• dis

• un

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the prefix 're-' mean in the word 'redo'?

• To undo

• To make new

• To stop

• To do again

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

How does adding the prefix 'dis-' change the meaning of the word 'appear'?

• To make something visible

• To increase in size

• To change color

• To cease to be visible or to vanish

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the root word in the word 'dislike'?

• favor

• approve

• dis

• like

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Recognize the prefix in the word 'misbehave'.

• un-

• dis-

• over-

• mis-

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What is the meaning of the prefix 'bi-' in the word 'bicycle'?

• three

• round

• double

• two

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Using the prefix 'un-', change the meaning of the word 'lock'.

• unbolt

• unseal

• unlock

• unblock

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the root word in the word 'reread'.

• red

• reader

• rereadable

• read

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the prefix 'over-' signify in the word 'overcook'?

• Around

• Under

• Excessive or too much

• Beneath

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A