Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial introduces prefixes, explaining their meanings and usage in words. It provides examples of words with prefixes like 'pre', 'post', and 'fore', and discusses their meanings. The tutorial also covers prepositions and their prefix usage, exploring words with 'post' and 'pre' prefixes. Definitions and examples of various prefixes are provided, followed by a conclusion and instructions for a sorting activity.

What is a prefix?

• A word that comes after the base word

• A word that fixes onto the base word

• A word that is unrelated to the base word

• A word that is a synonym of the base word

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

• Postpone

• Afternoon

• Prepare

• Afterthought

What does the prefix 'post' signify?

• Around

• Before

• During

• After

Which word means to think of something before it happens?

• Afterthought

• Forthought

• Postdate

• Preposition

What is the meaning of the prefix 'fore'?

• After

• Around

• Before

• During

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'fore'?

• Postdate

• Postwar

• Forefathers

• Preseason

What does the prefix 'pre' indicate?

• After

• During

• Before

• Around

Which of the following words means 'after the season'?

• Postseason

• Preseason

• Foreseason

• Midseason

What should you do if you are unsure about the meaning of a word?

• Ask a friend

• Guess the meaning

• Ignore the word

• Look it up in a dictionary

Which prefix is used in the word 'postwar'?

• Mid

• Fore

• Post

• Pre