Understanding the Prefix 'Pre'

The video tutorial introduces the Latin Greek root 'pre', meaning 'before', and demonstrates its use in various words such as 'predict', 'preheat', 'pre-made', 'prejudge', 'prepay', 'pre-select', 'precaution', 'preview', and 'prefix'. Each word is explained with examples to illustrate how the prefix 'pre' modifies the meaning of the base word. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the root to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

What does the root 'pre' mean in the word 'predict'?

• After

• During

• Before

• Without

Which word means 'to make hot before'?

• Preheat

• Prejudge

• Prepay

• Pre-select

What does 'pre-made' refer to?

• Something created during

• Something created before

• Something created without

• Something created after

What does the root 'pre' mean in the word 'preheat'?

• During

• After

• Without

• Before

What does 'prejudge' mean?

• To form an opinion before

• To form an opinion during

• To form an opinion after

• To form an opinion without

What is the meaning of 'prepay'?

• To give money after

• To give money without

• To give money before

• To give money during

Which word means 'to form an opinion before'?

• Preheat

• Prejudge

• Prepay

• Pre-select

What does 'prepay' allow you to do?

• To give money after it's needed

• To give money before it's needed

• To give money without it's needed

• To give money during it's needed

What does 'pre-select' mean?

• To choose during

• To choose without

• To choose before

• To choose after

What is the purpose of a 'precaution'?

• To prevent danger after it happens

• To prevent danger before it happens

• To prevent danger without it happens

• To prevent danger during it happens