Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial introduces prefixes, explaining how they alter the meanings of root words. It covers five prefixes: 're' (again), 'pre' (before), 'un' (not), 'dis' (not), and 'mis' (wrong). Each prefix is explained with examples and practice exercises. The video concludes with encouragement for further learning and resources available for students.

What is a prefix?

• A sound that comes before a root word

• A sound that comes after a root word

• A sound that changes the spelling of a word

• A sound that is silent in a word

What does the prefix 're' mean?

• Before

• Not

• Wrong

• Again

Which of the following words means to 'do again'?

• Prebuild

• Disbuild

• Rebuild

• Unbuild

Which prefix would you add to 'do' to mean 'do again'?

• Pre

• Un

• Re

• Dis

Which prefix would you add to 'spell' to mean 'spell again'?

• Mis

• Pre

• Re

• Un

Which prefix would you add to 'build' to mean 'build again'?

• Pre

• Re

• Mis

• Un

Which prefix would you add to 'paint' to mean 'paint again'?

• Un

• Mis

• Pre

• Re

What does the prefix 'pre' mean?

• Before

• Wrong

• Not

• After

Which word means 'to wash before'?

• Rewash

• Diswash

• Prewash

• Unwash

Which prefix would you add to 'heat' to mean 'heat before'?

• Un

• Pre

• Re

• Dis