Exploring the Impact of the Prefix 'dis-' on Word Meanings

What is a prefix?

• A letter or group of letters placed at the beginning of a word.

• A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A word that has no meaning on its own.

What does the prefix 'dis' do to the meaning of a word?

• It makes the word plural.

• It changes the word's meaning to the opposite or not.

• It adds emphasis to the word.

• It makes the word past tense.

What is the meaning of the word 'disinfect'?

• To clean and remove germs.

• To add germs to something.

• To like something very much.

• To make something dirty.

If you 'dislike' something, what does it mean?

• You are indifferent to it.

• You like it a lot.

• You are unsure about it.

• You do not like it at all.

Which of the following words can take the prefix 'dis'?

• Satisfied

• Respect

• All of the above

• Please

What does 'dissatisfied' mean?

• Very satisfied

• Not satisfied

• Satisfied to some extent

• Satisfied and happy

What happens when you 'disagree' with someone?

• You share the same views.

• You have no opinion.

• You have the opposite view.

• You are confused.

What is the first key point to remember about the prefix 'dis'?

• It can be added to the end of many words.

• It can be added to the beginning of many words.

• It can be added to the middle of many words.

• It cannot be added to any word.

What is the second key point to remember about the prefix 'dis'?

• It makes the word longer.

• It changes the word's meaning to the opposite.

• It does not change the word's meaning.

• It changes the word's meaning to something similar.

What should you do if you encounter a word with the prefix 'dis'?

• Ignore the prefix.

• Understand that the word's meaning is likely the opposite of the root word.

• Remove the prefix to understand the word.

• Assume the word is misspelled.