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Exploring Prefixes and Meanings

Authored by Jamie Bastedo

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

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Exploring Prefixes and Meanings
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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