Understanding Prefixes and Meanings

The video tutorial covers the use of prefixes 'pre', 'miss', and 'dis'. It explains the meanings and provides examples for each prefix. 'Pre' means before, as in preschool or premature. 'Miss' indicates doing something incorrectly, like mistreat. 'Dis' signifies not or the opposite of, such as disobey or disloyal. The tutorial concludes with a mention of additional resources.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Exploring root words

• Learning about prefixes

• Understanding suffixes

• Studying compound words

What does the prefix 'pre' mean?

• Without

• During

• After

• Before

What is an example of a word with the prefix 'pre'?

• Rebuild

• Unhappy

• Preschool

• Postgraduate

What does 'premature' mean?

• Happening unexpectedly

• Happening on time

• Happening too soon

• Happening too late

What is a precaution?

• An action taken to cause harm

• An action taken to prevent danger

• An action taken after an event

• An action taken without reason

What age group does 'preteen' refer to?

• 5-6 years old

• 7-8 years old

• 15-16 years old

• 11-12 years old

Which prefix would you use to indicate something happening before?

• Pre

• Post

• Re

• Un

What is the meaning of 'preheat'?

• To heat before

• To heat during

• To heat without

• To heat after

What does the prefix 'miss' imply?

• Doing something correctly

• Doing something quickly

• Doing something slowly

• Doing something in a wrong way

What does 'mistreat' mean?

• To treat with respect

• To treat kindly

• To treat with indifference

• To treat roughly or badly