Understanding Prefixes

What is a prefix?

• A word that has no meaning

• A root word that stands alone

• A suffix added to the end of a word

• An attachment added to the beginning of a word

How does a prefix affect a word?

• It alters the word's meaning

• It has no effect on the word

• It changes the word's spelling

• It makes the word longer

What does the prefix 're' mean?

• Before

• Not

• After

• Again

What is the meaning of the word 'refill'?

• To empty

• To fill for the first time

• To fill partially

• To fill again

What does the prefix 'mis' signify?

• Correct

• Under

• Over

• Wrong

What does 'misspell' mean?

• To spell slowly

• To spell quickly

• To spell wrongly

• To spell correctly

What does the prefix 'sub' mean?

• Above

• Under

• Beside

• Over

What is a 'submarine'?

• A vessel that flies in the air

• A vessel that stays on the surface

• A vessel that travels on land

• A vessel that goes underwater

What does 'subtitle' mean?

• Under the title

• Beside the title

• Above the title

• Over the title

How do prefixes generally affect words?

• They change the meaning of words

• They make words shorter

• They make words sound better

• They have no effect on words