Understanding the Prefix a-

What does the prefix "a-" usually mean in English?

• Together

• Not or without

• Over or above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

Which of these words uses the prefix "a-" to mean "not" or "without"?

• Atypical

• Amazing

• Abundant

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the word "asymmetrical" mean?

• Having symmetry

• Without symmetry

• Full of symmetry

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.2.4B

Which word uses the prefix "a-" to mean "not" or "without"?

• Atheist

• Abnormal

• Amazing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.2.4B

What does the word "amoral" mean?

• Having morals

• Without morals

• Against morals

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.2.4B

Which word means "without a name"?

• Anonymous

• Anomaly

• Anemia

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.2.4B

What does the word "apolitical" mean?

• Interested in politics

• Without political interest

• Against politics

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which word means "without a ruler"?

• Anarchy

• Anemia

• Anagram

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

What does the word "apathetic" mean?

• Full of emotion

• Without emotion

• Against emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.2.4B

Which word means "without a typical example"?

• Atypical

• Anemia

• Anagram

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A