Understanding Prefixes

What is a prefix?

• A group of letters that form a new word

• A group of letters added to the beginning of a word

• A group of letters added to the end of a word

• A group of letters that have no meaning

What does the prefix 'un' signify?

• It means again

• It means before

• It means not

• It means very

What does 'unhappy' mean?

• Before happy

• Very happy

• Not happy

• Happy again

Which of the following words means 'not well'?

• Unzip

• Unkind

• Unwell

• Untidy

What is the meaning of 'untidy'?

• Very tidy

• Not tidy

• Before tidy

• Tidy again