Affix Meanings Review

Before watching the full movie, Oliver likes to watch the "preview". What does the prefix "pre-" mean in this context?

• After

• Before

• Against

• Not

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'Before' in this context, indicating that Oliver likes to watch the preview before watching the full movie.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

If something is described as "unreal", what does the prefix "un-" usually signify in this context?

• Before

• Not

• Again

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' usually signifies 'Not' in this context, indicating that something described as 'unreal' is not real.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When Henry and Jackson disagree on the answer to a math problem, what does "dis-" imply in their disagreement?

• Not

• Before

• Opposite of

• Below

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'Opposite of' is highlighted as 'dis-' in 'disagree' implies a disagreement between Henry and Jackson, indicating opposing views or answers.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When Aria wrote an email to her teacher, she used the prefix "mis-" in the word "misunderstand". What does the prefix "mis-" indicate in this context?

• Before

• Not

• Wrongly

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 'mis-' indicates 'Wrongly' in this context as it implies a negative or incorrect action, making 'misunderstand' mean to understand wrongly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Emma decided to rewrite her essay to improve it. What does the prefix "re-" mean in the word "rewrite"?

• Before

• Not

• Again

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 're-' in 'rewrite' means 'Again', indicating that Emma decided to write her essay once more to improve it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When a substance is described as "non-toxic," what does the prefix "non-" imply about the substance?

• Before

• Not

• Again

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 'non-' implies that the substance is 'Not' toxic, meaning it is not harmful or poisonous.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix "sub-" imply in the word "submarine" used by Avery and Ethan during their science project on naval technology?

• Before

• Not

• Again

• Below

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sub-' in 'submarine' implies 'Below', as a submarine operates underwater, indicating a position or direction beneath something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix "-ing" indicate in the word "jogging" as in "Nora enjoys jogging in the park"?

• Past action

• Action or process

• Completed action

• Plurality

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ing' in the word 'jogging' indicates an action or process, as it denotes the act of jogging which is ongoing or in progress.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When Zoe talked about her vacation, the suffix "-ed" in "talked" is often used to indicate what?

• Action or process

• Past action

• Future action

• Plurality

Answer explanation

The suffix '-ed' in 'talked' indicates past action. It shows that Zoe already talked about her vacation in the past.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

When Noah adds the suffix "-s" to the word 'cat', what does it usually indicate?

• Past action

• Action or process

• Plural

• Future action

Answer explanation

Adding the suffix '-s' to the word 'cat' usually indicates plural form, making it 'cats'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F