Mastering Prefixes: Anti, De, Trans, Super

What does the prefix "anti-" mean?

• Before

• Against

• Above

• Across

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Ava accidentally spilled water on her phone. Which word correctly uses the prefix "de-" to mean "remove" in the context of what she needs to do to fix it?

• Deconstruct

• Deactivate

• Dehydrate

• Decode

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

David needs to send a message to his friend across the city. Which word using the prefix "trans-" means "to move across"?

• Transmit

• Transplant

• Transcend

• Transact

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence correctly uses a word with the prefix "super-"?

• The superhero flew over the city to save the day.

• The submarine dived deep into the ocean.

• The transatlantic flight was very long.

• The dehydrated fruit was tasty.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Evelyn is learning about prefixes in her English class. Her teacher asked her to identify the word that uses the prefix "anti-" to mean "opposite of." Which word should Evelyn choose?

• Antifreeze

• Antisocial

• Antibody

• Anticlockwise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Rohan is trying to unfreeze his ice cream. Which of the following words uses the prefix "de-" to mean "reverse"?

• Decompose

• Defrost

• Deform

• Decrease

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the word that uses the prefix "trans-" to mean "change."

• Transform

• Transmit

• Transcribe

• Transpose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses a word with the prefix "de-" correctly?

• The superhero was able to deactivate the bomb.

• The transatlantic cable was cut.

• The antisocial behavior was concerning.

• The supercar was very fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In a photography class, Scarlett learned to "superimpose" one image over another. What does the prefix "super-" mean in this context?

• Under

• Over

• Against

• Across

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Charlotte is preparing for a science experiment and needs to use a substance that prevents the growth of bacteria. Which word uses the prefix "anti-" to mean "prevent"?

• Antidote

• Antifreeze

• Antiseptic

• Antibody

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A