Prefixes pre-, and post-

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'post-' mean?

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The prefix 'post-' means 'after' or 'following'.

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Define the term 'predict'.

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To say or estimate that something will happen in the future.

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What does 'postpone' mean?

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To do something at a time or date after it was originally planned.

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What does 'postwar' refer to?

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The period after a war is over.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What is the meaning of 'postmortem'?

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Occurring or done after death.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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If 'meridian' means 'midday', what does 'postmeridian' mean?

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Taking place after noon.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'pre-'.

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Prepare, which means to make ready in advance.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'post-'.

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Postscript, which refers to an additional remark at the end of a letter.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

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What is the difference between 'preliminary' and 'postliminary'?

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'Preliminary' refers to something that comes before the main event, while 'postliminary' refers to something that comes after.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B