Understanding Prefixes

What is a prefix?

• A prefix is a synonym for a suffix.

• A prefix is a word that stands alone.

• A prefix is a type of punctuation mark.

• A prefix is a set of letters placed before a word to alter its meaning.

Which of the following is a prefix: un-, happy, or -ing?

• un-

• happyly

• re-

• ing-

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

• again or back

• before

• never

• once

Can you give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'?

• disappear

• disagree

• disrupt

• dislike

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• before

• between

• after

• during

Which word means 'to redo' using a prefix?

• rebuild

• rework

• recreate

• redo

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

• in a timely manner

• wrongly or badly

• in a straightforward way

• correctly or well

Can you name a word that starts with the prefix 'non-'?

• nonstop

• nonchalant

• nonexistent

• nonprofit

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

• after or later

• above or over

• inside or within

• under or below

Which of the following words has a prefix: bicycle, cycle, or circle?

• circus

• tricycle

• cyclone

• bicycle