Exploring Prefixes: Sub, Inter, Semi

What does the prefix 'sub' mean?

• within

• under or below

• beside

• above

Create a word using the prefix 'sub'.

• submarine

• submarineer

• subway

• subtle

Use the word 'submarine' in a sentence.

• I saw a submarine flying in the sky.

• The submarine is a popular dessert in France.

• The submarine is a type of fish found in rivers.

• The submarine glided silently through the depths of the ocean.

What does the prefix 'inter' mean?

• between or among

• inside

• overlapping

• outside

Create a word using the prefix 'inter'.

• interview

• intergalactic

• interstate

• international

Use the word 'international' in a sentence.

• She enjoys reading international novels in her free time.

• The international pizza was the best dish at the local restaurant.

• The international cat show featured breeds from every continent.

• The international conference brought together experts from around the world.

What does the prefix 'semi' mean?

• half or partially

• twice as much

• one and a half

• completely

Create a word using the prefix 'semi'.

• semiconductor

• semifinal

• semicircle

• semisweet

Use the word 'semicircle' in a sentence.

• She drew a perfect semicircle to represent the moon.

• The semicircle is a type of triangle used in geometry.

• The artist painted a beautiful semicircle on the canvas, representing the sun setting on the horizon.

• The semicircle was used to measure the height of the building.

Which of the following words contains the prefix 'sub'? (a) Interact (b) Subtract (c) Semicolon

• Subtracting

• Submarine

• Subtract

• Subtle