Prefix Power: Word Building Quiz

What is 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, and 'un' indicates negation, making 'unhappy' mean not happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the prefix "re-" mean?

• before

• again

• not

• under

Answer explanation

The prefix "re-" means "again". It is used to indicate repetition or returning to a previous state, as seen in words like "redo" or "revisit". Therefore, the correct answer is "again".

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 "pre-" correctly?

• preheat

• prebook

• prewrite

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. In 'preheat', 'prebook', and 'prewrite', it indicates actions done before the main action, making 'All of the above' the correct 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

• before

• after

Answer explanation

The prefix 'dis-' means 'not'. It negates the meaning of the word it is attached to, indicating the opposite or absence of something. Therefore, the correct match is 'not'.

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 "mis-".

• misplace

• misrun

• misjump

• miswalk

Answer explanation

The correct word using the prefix 'mis-' is 'misplace', which means to put something in the wrong location. The other options, 'misrun', 'misjump', and 'miswalk', are not standard words.

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 "preview".

• pre

• view

• previ

• ew

Answer explanation

The prefix in the word 'preview' is 'pre'. A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, 'pre' means 'before', indicating something that occurs before viewing.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the prefix "un-" mean?

• again

• not

• before

• over

Answer explanation

The prefix 'un-' means 'not', indicating negation or the opposite of a word. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'. Therefore, the correct answer is 'not'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which word uses the prefix "sub-" correctly?

• submerge

• subrun

• subwalk

• subjump

Answer explanation

The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. 'Submerge' correctly uses this prefix as it means to put under water. The other options, 'subrun', 'subwalk', and 'subjump', are not standard words.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Match the prefix "pre-" with its meaning.

• after

• before

• not

• together

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. It is used to indicate something that occurs prior to a certain point in time, making 'before' the correct match. The other options do not align with this meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Create a word using the prefix "re-".

• redo

• rewalk

• rerun

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The prefix 're-' means to do again. 'Redo', 'rewalk', and 'rerun' all use this prefix correctly, indicating actions that are repeated. Therefore, 'All of the above' is the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B