Understanding PREFIXES (SURGE A)

What does the prefix "dis-" usually mean?

• not or opposite of

• again

• before

• between

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In the word "difficult," what does the prefix "dif-" mean?

• down

• apart or away

• through

• together

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What is the meaning of "non-" in words like "nonstop"?

• above

• below

• not

• many

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The prefix "un-" in "unhappy" means:

• more

• less

• very

• not

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What does the prefix "in-" mean in words like "incorrect"?

• into

• not

• before

• after

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In the word "impossible," what does "im-" mean?

• in

• again

• not

• below

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The prefix "il-" in "illegal" means:

• not

• in

• between

• around

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What does "ir-" mean in words like "irregular"?

• again

• before

• after

• not

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The prefix "mis-" in "misunderstand" means:

• more

• less

• wrongly

• quickly

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What is the meaning of "anti-" in "antifreeze"?

• with

• against

• before

• after

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