Understanding English Prefixes

This video tutorial introduces prefixes, which are letters added to the beginning of words to change their meaning. It covers five common prefixes in English: 'un', 're', 'dis', 'pre', and 'mis'. Each prefix is explained with examples, showing how they alter the meaning of base words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of learning prefixes for understanding word meanings and improving spelling. Viewers are encouraged to practice by thinking of words with these prefixes and using them in sentences.

What is the primary function of prefixes in English?

• To change the meaning of the base word

• To create new languages

• To make words longer

• To add letters to the end of words

What does the prefix 'un' signify?

• Again

• Before

• Not or opposite of

• Incorrectly

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'un' correctly?

• Unview

• Unplay

• Unhappy

• Uncycle

What does the prefix 're' mean?

• Again

• Badly

• Not

• Before

Which word correctly uses the prefix 're'?

• Rehonest

• Replay

• Reagree

• Rekind

What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis'?

• Incorrectly

• Again

• Not or opposite of

• Before

Which word is an example of using the prefix 'dis'?

• Display

• Disagree

• Disread

• Discycle

What does the prefix 'pre' indicate?

• After

• Again

• Before

• Not

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'pre' correctly?

• Preview

• Preplay

• Preagree

• Precycle

What does the prefix 'mis' mean?

• Correctly

• Again

• Incorrectly or badly

• Before