Basic Prefixes (Warm-Up)

What is the prefix in the word "unhappy"?

• un

• happy

• hap

• py

Which of the following words contains the prefix "pre-"?

• Preview

• Rewind

• Dislike

• Misunderstand

What does the prefix "bi-" mean in the word "bicycle"?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Identify the prefix in the word "impossible" and explain its meaning.

• im; not

• pos; able

• sible; possible

• ble; can

Which word uses the prefix "sub-" to indicate "under" or "below"?

• Submarine

• Subtract

• Subtle

• Subscribe

If "re-" means "again," what does "redo" mean?

• Do for the first time

• Do again

• Do differently

• Do quickly

Create a new word using the prefix "dis-" and explain its meaning.

• Disagree; to not agree

• Dislike; to like

• Disappear; to appear

• Discomfort; to comfort

Which prefix would you add to the word "connect" to indicate a reversal of the action?

• Re-

• Dis-

• Un-

• Pre-

Analyze the word "transport" and identify the prefix and its meaning.

• trans; across

• port; carry

• sport; activity

• tran; move

What is the effect of the prefix "mis-" in the word "misunderstand"?

• To understand correctly

• To understand wrongly

• To understand quickly

• To understand slowly