Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

In this video tutorial, Alexis introduces the concept of prefixes, explaining how they change the meaning of words. The video covers three specific prefixes: 'un-', 're-', and 'pre-'. Through engaging stories and examples, Alexis demonstrates how 'un-' indicates the opposite, 're-' means to do something again, and 'pre-' signifies doing something before. The tutorial concludes with a recap of these prefixes, enhancing understanding of word formation.

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word

• A type of punctuation

• A word that stands alone

• A group of letters added to the end of a word

How does a prefix affect a word?

• It changes the word's spelling

• It makes the word longer

• It makes the word shorter

• It changes the word's meaning

In the story, why was Alexis's brother unhappy?

• He lost his toy

• He was sick

• He didn't get a cookie

• He was tired

What does the prefix 'un' mean?

• To do something quickly

• The opposite of something

• To do something before

• To do something again

What did Mr. Fernandez ask Alexis to do with the book?

• Read it for the first time

• Re-read it

• Draw a picture

• Write a summary

What does the prefix 're' mean?

• To do something slowly

• To do something before

• To do something again

• To do something quickly

Why did Alexis and her dad have to pre-pay for gas?

• Because the gas station was closed

• Because they didn't have enough money

• Because the gas was free

• Because the gas wouldn't come out otherwise

What does the prefix 'pre' mean?

• To do something during

• To do something quickly

• To do something before

• To do something after

Which prefix means 'to do something before'?

• un

• re

• pre

• post

Which prefix means 'to do something again'?

• un

• post

• pre

• re