Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' can mean 'not' or 'into' depending on the context.

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Form a new word by adding the correct prefix: '__________ (school)'

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preschool, pre-school

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Form a new word by adding the correct prefix: 'Misty __________ (painted)'

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repainted

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Form a new word by adding the correct prefix: 'The show was so __________(credible)'

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incredible

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What is the purpose of using prefixes in English?

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Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of a base word, creating new words.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' and its meaning.

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Unhappy - meaning 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate?

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The prefix 'dis-' indicates a negative or opposite force, such as in 'disagree'.