Spelling 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 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means wrong or badly. For example, 'mislead' means to lead someone in the wrong direction.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means not or opposite of. For example, 'distrust' means to not trust.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of. For example, 'unable' means not able.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means not or without. For example, 'nonsense' means something that does not make sense.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'.

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An example is 'misplace', which means to place something in the wrong location.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

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An example is 'distrust', which means to have no trust.

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

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An example is 'unable', which means not able to do something.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'non-'.

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An example is 'nonsense', which means something that is not sensible.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to lead someone in the wrong direction?

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mislead