Understanding Prefixes and Root Words

The video tutorial introduces prefixes and root words, explaining how prefixes can alter the meaning of root words. It begins with a discussion on root words, using a tree analogy to illustrate how they form the base of words. The tutorial then explores prefixes, particularly 'M' and 'In', showing how they change the meaning of words like 'polite' to 'impolite' and 'correct' to 'incorrect'. The lesson aims to help students use prefixes to understand word meanings better.

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Exploring verb conjugation

• Studying sentence structure

• Learning about prefixes and root words

• Understanding suffixes

Which of the following is an example of a root word?

• Misunderstood

• Unhappy

• Rewriting

• Do

How is a root word similar to a tree?

• It is the root of the tree

• It is the fruit of the tree

• It is the branches of the tree

• It is the leaves of the tree

What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

• Very

• Not

• Before

• Again

Which word becomes negative with the prefix 'im-'?

• Direct

• Visible

• Happy

• Possible

What is the meaning of 'imperfect'?

• Before perfect

• Perfect again

• Not perfect

• Very perfect

What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

• Very

• Again

• Before

• Not

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'in-' to indicate a negative meaning?

• Incorrect

• Correct

• Complete

• Direct

What is the opposite of 'complete' using a prefix?

• Uncomplete

• Incomplete

• Discomplete

• Miscomplete

Which prefix can be used to change 'correct' to its opposite?

• Un-

• Dis-

• In-

• Re-