Pre-Fixes and Suffixes

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

• unhappy

• happy

• joyful

• content

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

• A type of suffix that appears at the end of a word.

• A standalone word that has no relation to other words.

• A grammatical rule that applies to verbs only.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

• It means to reverse or undo something.

• It means not or opposite of.

• It means to enhance or improve.

• It means to combine or unite.

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'de-'.

• dehydrate

• rebuild

• uncover

• misplace

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

• To remove or reverse

• Not or opposite of

• To enhance or improve

• To combine or unite

What is a suffix?

• A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

• A type of prefix that appears at the beginning of a word.

• A grammatical rule that applies to verbs only.

• A synonym for a word that has the same meaning.

What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

• To remove or eliminate

• Off or away from

• To increase or enhance

• In the direction of

Which prefix means 'again'?

• pre-

• re-

• anti-

• sub-

Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-'.

• preview

• postview

• overview

• underview

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

• disagree

• agree

• connect

• appear