Understanding Prefixes in English

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• not or the opposite of

• to add or increase

• to change or modify

• to remove or eliminate

Which prefix means 'before'?

• post-

• sub-

• pre-

• inter-

Identify the prefix in the word 'replay'.

• replay-

• play-

• re-

• pre-

What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate?

• A specific location or direction.

• Negation or reversal of a state or action.

• A type of medical condition.

• Addition of a state or action.

Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite of'?

• anti-

• dis-

• non-

• un-

What is the meaning of the prefix 'sub-'?

• above

• around

• beside

• under, below, or beneath

Identify the prefix in the word 'misunderstand'.

• sub-

• over-

• mis-

• un-

What does the prefix 'inter-' signify?

• inside or within

• between or among

• after or following

• over or above

Which prefix means 'over' or 'excessive'?

• sub-

• hyper-

• anti-

• pre-

What is the meaning of the prefix 'trans-'?

• across, beyond, or through

• before

• around

• under