One Plastic Bag Phonics

What is the word 'repaint' made of?

• The prefix 're-' and the root word 'paint'

• The prefix 'un-' and the root word 'paint'

• The prefix 'pre-' and the root word 'paint'

• The prefix 'dis-' and the root word 'paint'

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

• Disconnect

• Connect

• Reconnect

• Interact

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• 'not' or 'the opposite of'

• 'to remove' or 'to reverse'

• 'to enhance' or 'to improve'

• 'together' or 'with'

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

• Unlucky

• Happy

• Fortunate

• Joyful

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

• To remove

• Again or back

• To increase

• To decrease

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• To reverse an action

• Not

• To make something

• To enhance

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

• After

• During

• Before

• Between

How do prefixes change the meaning of words?

• They change the spelling of the root word.

• They add a specific meaning to the root word.

• They remove the root word entirely.

• They make the word longer without changing its meaning.

What is the word 'disconnect' made of?

• The prefix 'dis-' and the root word 'connect'

• The prefix 'un-' and the root word 'connect'

• The prefix 'dis-' and the root word 'join'

• The prefix 'non-' and the root word 'connect'

Can a word have more than one prefix?

• No, a word can only have one prefix.

• Yes, a word can have more than one prefix, like 'unbelievable' (un- + believe + -able).

• Only compound words can have multiple prefixes.

• Prefixes cannot be combined in any word.