Exploring Prefix Un- and Dis- in Language

What is a prefix?

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

• A group of letters that have no meaning

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

• A group of letters that stand alone

What does the prefix 'dis' mean?

• Again

• Not or opposite of

• Before

• Very

What is the base word in 'dislike'?

• Dis

• Like

• Dislike

• Liking

If you 'disagree' with someone, what does it mean?

• You like them

• You ignore them

• You do not agree with them

• You agree with them

What does the prefix 'un' mean?

• Very

• Before

• Not or opposite of

• Again

What is the base word in 'unsafe'?

• Un

• Safe

• Unsafe

• Safety

If something is 'unusual', what does it mean?

• It is not usual

• It is usual

• It is very usual

• It is always usual

What does 'disappear' mean?

• To not appear

• To always appear

• To appear

• To reappear

In the sentence 'Kwan was hot and uncomfortable', what does 'uncomfortable' mean?

• Always comfortable

• Not comfortable

• Very comfortable

• Comfortable

How can prefixes help you when reading?

• They have no effect on reading

• They help you understand the meaning of tricky words

• They make words shorter

• They make words longer