Exploring Prefixes and Their Meanings

Define the prefix "a-" when it means "not."

• Together

• Not

• Into

• Forward

Which of the following words uses the prefix "ir-" to mean "not"?

• Irregular

• Iridescent

• Irrigate

• Irrelevant

Use the prefix "im-" in a sentence to show its meaning of "in" or "into."

• The artist immersed herself in her work.

• The cat was unable to escape.

• She was unhappy with the results.

• They decided to cooperate on the project.

Analyze the word "dysfunctional." What does the prefix "dys-" suggest about the function?

• Good function

• Bad function

• No function

• Forward function

Create a new word using the prefix "co-" and explain its meaning.

• Coauthor: A person who writes together with another

• Coexist: To exist separately

• Coact: To act alone

• Covert: To be open

Differentiate between the prefixes "in-" and "im-" when they mean "not."

• "In-" is used before "b," "m," "p," while "im-" is used before "l," "r."

• "In-" is used before "l," "r," while "im-" is used before "b," "m," "p."

• "In-" is used before "t," "d," while "im-" is used before "s," "z."

• "In-" is used before "s," "z," while "im-" is used before "t," "d."

Identify the word with the prefix "pro-" meaning "forward" or "in front."

• Proclaim

• Protect

• Prohibit

• Prolong

What does the prefix "an-" mean in the word "anarchy"?

• Together

• Not

• Into

• Forward

Use the prefix "il-" in a sentence to show its meaning of "not."

• The document was illegal to copy.

• The team worked together to solve the problem.

• She entered the room quietly.

• They moved forward with the plan.

Analyze the word "collaborate." What does the prefix "col-" suggest about the action?

• Alone

• Together

• Forward

• Bad