Exploring Prefixes and Their Meanings

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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the prefix "a-" when it means "not."
Together
Not
Into
Forward
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words uses the prefix "ir-" to mean "not"?
Irregular
Iridescent
Irrigate
Irrelevant
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the word "dysfunctional." What does the prefix "dys-" suggest about the function?
Good function
Bad function
No function
Forward function
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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."
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the word with the prefix "pro-" meaning "forward" or "in front."
Proclaim
Protect
Prohibit
Prolong
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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