Exploring Prefixes and Meanings

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix "un-" means "not". In the word "unhappy", it indicates the opposite of happy, thus making it clear that the correct answer is "Not".

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does the prefix "im-" mean in the word "impossible"?

• Before

• Not

• After

• Very

Answer explanation

The prefix "im-" in the word "impossible" means "not." It negates the root word "possible," indicating that something cannot happen or be done.

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 "in-" mean in the word "invisible"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix 'in-' in 'invisible' means 'not'. It negates the root word 'visible', indicating something that cannot be seen.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix "ir-" mean in the word "irregular"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ir-' in 'irregular' means 'not'. It negates the root word 'regular', indicating something that does not conform to the usual rules or patterns.

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 "il-" mean in the word "illogical"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix "il-" in "illogical" means "not." It negates the root word "logical," indicating that something is not logical.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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

• Very

• Not

• Away

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix "dis-" in "disagree" means "not." It negates the meaning of the root word "agree," indicating a lack of agreement.

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 "non-" mean in the word "nonsense"?

• Very

• Before

• Not

• Again

Answer explanation

The prefix "non-" means "not". In the word "nonsense", it indicates something that is not sensible or lacks meaning, making "not" the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the prefix "mis-" mean in the word "misunderstand"?

• Wrongly

• Not

• Again

• Before

Answer explanation

The prefix 'mis-' in 'misunderstand' means 'wrongly'. It indicates a mistake or error in understanding, making 'misunderstand' mean to understand something incorrectly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the following words to their correct definition.

• not clean

• unhealthy

• not healthy

• unclean

• not employed

  (not working)

• unequal

• not the same

• unemployed

• not paid

• unpaid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Match the following term with its correct definition.

• not smart

• un-

• rare

• uncommon

• messy; not neat

• unwise

• not deserving

• untidy

• not

• unworthy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A