Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unhappy"?

• Again

• Not

• Before

• Self

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word uses the prefix "re-" to indicate doing something again?

• Replay

• Invisible

• Misplace

• Submarine

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the prefix in the word "incomplete" and its meaning.

• in-, into

• in-, not

• un-, not

• re-, again

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words means "not possible"?

• Immature

• Impossible

• Impolite

• Impatient

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree"?

• Cause to

• Opposite of

• Before

• Self

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word uses the prefix "en-" to mean "cause to"?

• Enable

• Exit

• Overeat

• Submarine

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the prefix "pre-" in the word "preview"?

• After

• Before

• Not

• Self

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word uses the prefix "ex-" to mean "out"?

• Expand

• Misfire

• Overwork

• Substandard

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 "mis-" mean in the word "misunderstand"?

• Wrongly

• Again

• Not

• Self

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word uses the prefix "over-" to mean "too much"?

• Overestimate

• Interact

• Translate

• Autograph

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A