Understanding Prefixes and Base Words

Sam and Spike introduce a grammar video focused on prefixes. They explain how prefixes like 'un-', 'pre-', and 're-' change the meanings of base words. Through examples and interactive practice, viewers learn to identify and use prefixes effectively. The video concludes with a recap of the key concepts.

What is the main activity Sam and Spike are doing in the video?

• Baking a cake

• Painting a picture

• Building a robot

• Making animal sandwiches

What does the prefix 'un' mean in the word 'unusual'?

• Very

• Before

• Not

• Again

What is the base word in 'unusual'?

• Un

• Us

• Usual

• Al

If something is pre-made, what does the prefix 'pre' indicate?

• Never

• After

• During

• Before

What is the base word in 'pre-made'?

• Pre

• Made

• Ma

• De

What does the prefix 're' mean in the word 'reuse'?

• Once

• Again

• Never

• Before

What is the base word in 'reuse'?

• Us

• Use

• Re

• Se

In the context of the video, what does 'dislike' mean?

• To like a lot

• To like a little

• To not like

• To like before

What is the base word in 'dislike'?

• Li

• Like

• Dis

• Ke

What should you do with vegetables before making sandwiches?

• Uncut them

• Precut them

• Recut them

• Discut them