Exploring the Prefix 'Un'

The video tutorial introduces Sandy, who is doing chores, and uses this context to explain the prefix 'un'. The prefix 'un' is described as a linguistic tool that changes the meaning of words to their opposites. Examples such as 'unwell', 'unlock', and 'unzip' are provided to illustrate its usage. The video concludes with a call to action to visit Edify World for more educational content.

What is the role of a prefix in a word?

• To change the tense of the word

• To reverse the meaning of the word

• To add numerical value to the word

• To make no change to the word

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

What does the prefix 'unn' typically do to a word?

• Enhances the original meaning

• Changes it to its opposite meaning

• Makes it a question

• Creates a new word unrelated to the original

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words could use the prefix 'unn' to indicate its opposite?

• Happy

• All of the above

• Lock

• Possible

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What remains unchanged when 'unn' is added to a word?

• The suffix

• The length of the word

• The pronunciation

• The root of the word

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Where can you find more educational content like this?

• Educational Books

• Local Library

• Internet Search

• Edify World

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A