Prefixes

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

• disconnect

• connect

• attach

• join

What is the main part of a word called?

• Base word

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Root word

What is a base word?

• A word that can stand alone and has meaning without any prefixes or suffixes.

• A word that requires a prefix or suffix to have meaning.

• A word that is always a noun.

• A word that is used only in poetry.

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• To remove or reverse

• Not or the opposite of

• To enhance or improve

• To agree or consent

What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

• A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a word.

• A prefix is a type of suffix that modifies the meaning of a word.

• A suffix is added to the beginning of a word, while a prefix is added to the end of a word.

• Both prefixes and suffixes are added to the middle of a word.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• After

• During

• Before

• Above

What does the prefix 'after-' mean?

• Before or earlier in time

• Later or following in time

• At the same time

• In the middle of

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

• 'good' or 'well'

• 'bad' or 'badly'

• 'neutral' or 'indifferent'

• 'excessive' or 'over'

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'.

• misunderstand

• understand

• oversee

• disagree

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'.

• preview

• postview

• overview

• review