Exploring Prefixes in Language Skills

The video tutorial introduces prefixes, groups of letters added to the beginning of words to alter their meanings. It explains how understanding prefixes like 're', 'un', and 'dis' can help deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words. Examples such as 'reread', 'unhappy', and 'dislike' illustrate how prefixes change root words. The video encourages learners to pay attention to prefixes to enhance vocabulary comprehension.

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters at the beginning of a word

• A standalone word

• A group of letters at the end of a word

• A type of punctuation

What does the prefix 're' imply?

• After

• Not or opposite

• Again

• Before

What does 'reread' mean?

• To read after

• To not read

• To read again

• To read before

What does the prefix 'un' signify?

• Again

• After

• Not or opposite

• Before

What is the meaning of 'untie'?

• To tie again

• To tie before

• To not tie

• To undo the tie

What does 'dislike' mean?

• To like again

• To not like something

• To like something

• To like before

What does 'disappear' imply?

• To appear again

• To appear before

• To make something appear

• To make something not appear

How does the prefix 'dis' compare to 'un'?

• 'Dis' has no relation to 'un'

• 'Dis' means 'after'

• 'Dis' means 'not' or 'opposite', like 'un'

• 'Dis' means 'before'

What is the root word in 'disagree'?

• None

• Disagree

• Agree

• Dis

Why is it useful to understand prefixes?

• To guess the meaning of new words

• To learn new punctuation

• To make reading more difficult

• To ignore the meaning of words