Prefix Power: Word Adventure

Which of the following is a prefix?

• -ing

• pre-

• -ed

• -ly

Answer explanation

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. 'pre-' is a prefix meaning 'before', while '-ing', '-ed', and '-ly' are suffixes added to the end of words.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the prefix "un-" mean?

• before

• not

• again

• under

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. It is used to indicate negation or the opposite of a word, such as in 'unhappy' meaning 'not happy'. The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of 'un-'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word uses the prefix "re-" correctly?

• rehappy

• redo

• rehouse

• rebook

Answer explanation

The prefix 're-' means to do again. 'Redo' correctly uses this prefix, meaning to do something again. 'Rehappy' is not a standard word, while 'rehouse' and 'rebook' are less common but can be used. 'Redo' is the best choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Match the prefix "dis-" with its meaning.

• together

• not

• apart

• before

Answer explanation

The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'away from.' It indicates a separation or negation, making 'apart' the correct match. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'dis-.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Create a word using the prefix "pre-".

• prebook

• prehouse

• prehappy

• preheat

Answer explanation

The correct word using the prefix 'pre-' is 'preheat', which means to heat something beforehand. 'Prebook' is also valid, but 'preheat' is more commonly used in cooking contexts.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the prefix in the word "unhappy".

• un-

• -happy

• hap-

• -py

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'unhappy' is 'un-'. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, 'un-' indicates negation, making 'unhappy' mean not happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the prefix "bi-" mean?

• two

• one

• three

• four

Answer explanation

The prefix "bi-" originates from Latin, meaning "two." It is commonly used in words like "bicycle" (two wheels) and "bilingual" (two languages), making "two" the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word uses the prefix "mis-" correctly?

• misbook

• mislead

• misrun

• miswalk

Answer explanation

The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. 'Mislead' correctly uses this prefix to mean to lead someone in the wrong direction. The other options, 'misbook', 'misrun', and 'miswalk', are not standard words.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Match the prefix "sub-" with its meaning.

• over

• under

• before

• after

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. It is commonly used in words like 'submarine' (underwater) and 'substandard' (below standard). Therefore, the correct match for 'sub-' is 'under'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Create a word using the prefix "post-".

• postbook

• postrun

• postgame

• postwalk

Answer explanation

The correct word using the prefix 'post-' is 'postgame', which refers to events or activities occurring after a game. The other options, while they follow the prefix structure, are not commonly recognized terms.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B