Understanding Prefixes in English

The video tutorial introduces prefixes, which are letters added before root words to form new words with different meanings. It covers several prefixes, including 'mis-', 'pre-', 're-', 'un-', 'non-', and 'dis-', providing examples and meanings for each. The tutorial emphasizes how prefixes alter the meaning of root words, enhancing vocabulary and understanding of language structure.

What is a prefix?

• A type of punctuation

• A letter added after a root word

• A letter added before a root word

• A root word itself

What does the prefix 'mis-' generally mean?

• Opposite

• Again

• Not or wrongly

• Before

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'mis-' correctly?

• Misarrange

• Misbuild

• Misheat

• Misplace

What does the prefix 'pre-' generally mean?

• After

• Not

• Again

• Before

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'pre-'?

• Prearrange

• Preheat

• Prebuild

• Preuse

What does the prefix 're-' generally mean?

• Opposite

• Again

• Not

• Before

Which of the following words uses the prefix 're-' correctly?

• Rearrange

• Replace

• Rebuild

• Reheat

What does the prefix 'un-' generally mean?

• Wrongly

• Again

• Before

• Not

Which word correctly uses the prefix 'un-'?

• Unbuild

• Unclear

• Unarrange

• Unheat

What does the prefix 'non-' generally mean?

• Again

• Not

• Opposite

• Before