Prefixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial explains the prefixes 'sub' and 'for', detailing their meanings and how they alter the meanings of base words. 'Sub' means under or beneath, while 'for' means before. Examples like 'submarine' and 'forward' are used to illustrate these concepts. Additional words with these prefixes are also discussed to enhance understanding.

What is a prefix?

• A word part that changes the spelling of a word

• A word part that is used only in scientific terms

• A word part added to the beginning of a base word

• A word part added to the end of a base word

What does the prefix 'sub' mean?

• Under or beneath

• Before or in front of

• Around or near

• Above or over

What is the meaning of the word 'submarine'?

• A vehicle that flies in the air

• A vehicle that travels on land

• A vehicle that floats on water

• A vehicle that is driven under water

Which prefix would you use to indicate something is beneath?

• For

• Sub

• Post

• Pre

What does the prefix 'for' mean?

• After or behind

• Before or in front of

• Under or beneath

• Above or over

What is a 'forward' in a book?

• A section at the end of a book

• A section in the middle of a book

• A section that is not part of the book

• A section at the beginning of a book

Which prefix would you use to indicate something is before?

• For

• Sub

• Trans

• Post

Which of the following words contains the prefix 'sub'?

• Forward

• Foreshadow

• Substitute

• Foremost

What does 'submersible' mean?

• Able to be heard

• Able to be submerged

• Able to fly

• Able to be seen

What is the opposite of the prefix 'sub'?

• Super

• For

• Pre

• Anti