Affixes Week 3

Identify the prefix in the word "misunderstand."

• mis-

• under-

• stand

• understand

What does the prefix "pre-" mean in the word "preview"?

• After

• Before

• During

• Against

Use the word "fearless" in a sentence.

• The fearless knight charged into battle.

• The fearful knight charged into battle.

• The knight was full of fear.

• The knight was less afraid.

Analyze the word "replay." What does it mean?

• To play again

• To play before

• To play after

• To play less

Create a new word using the prefix "sub-" and explain its meaning.

• Submarine: A vehicle that operates underwater

• Subtract: To add numbers

• Subside: To rise up

• Submerge: To stay above water

Differentiate between "careful" and "careless."

• Both mean the same

• Careful means full of care, careless means without care

• Careful means without care, careless means full of care

• Both mean without care

Identify the suffix in the word "comfortable."

• com-

• -able

• fort

• table

What does the prefix "dis-" mean in the word "disagree"?

• Not

• Before

• After

• With

Use the word "overcook" in a sentence.

• I overcooked the pasta, and it was too soft.

• I undercooked the pasta, and it was too soft.

• I cooked the pasta perfectly.

• I didn't cook the pasta at all.

Analyze the word "transatlantic." What does it mean?

• Across the Atlantic

• Under the Atlantic

• Above the Atlantic

• Beside the Atlantic