Prefixes uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-

Prefixes uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-

The prefix uni means one (1).

• unicycle

• unicorn

• unique

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix uni mean?

• two

• three

• several

• one

The prefix mono means one (1).

• monopoly

• monolingual

Multiple Select

Which words have prefixes that mean one.

• unilateral

• monorail

• tricycle

• multilevel

• unify

The prefix bi means two (2)

• bicycle

• bilateral

Multiple Choice

Are you noticing a pattern here? If the the prefixes uni and mono mean one (1), and the prefix bi means two, what do you think the prefix tri means?

• one (1)

• two (2)

• three (2)

• many

The prefix tri means three (3).

• tricycle

• triplets

Open Ended

Identify (type) the prefix in the word.

monosyllable

Open Ended

Infer the meaning of the word monosyllable.

Poll

How would you describe your understanding of the prefixes uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-?

• I need more help.

• I am getting there, but I many need a little help.

• I got this! I can work independently.

• I'm an expert! I can help someone else.

Multiple Choice

Identify the prefix in the word.

uniform

• uni

• form

Open Ended

Using what you know about prefixes, explain the meaning of the word uniform.

Multiple Choice

Identify the prefix in the word.

bimonthly

• month

• ly

• bi

Open Ended

Use the word bimonthly in a meaningful sentence.

*meaningful sentences are sentences that shows that you understand the meaning of the word.*

Multiple Choice

Identify the prefix in the word.

triannual

• annual

• al

• tri

Multiple Choice

An event that occurs every three years is a triannual event.

• true

• false

SPIRAL REVIEW

Let's rewind back to review a prefix that you may remember from last year!

What does the prefix anti mean?

Open Ended

Add a prefix to the word to complete the sentence.

I spoke to everyone at the party even though I did not feel well, because I did not want to be ____social.

Open Ended

Write the the meaning of the word antihero.

Poll

How would you describe your understanding of the prefixes uni-, mono-, bi-, tri-?

• I need more help.

• I am getting there, but I many need a little help.

• I got this! I can work independently.

• I'm an expert! I can help someone else.