Lesson 9: What Are Prefixes & Why Do They Matter? Flashcards
What is a prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
Where does a prefix go in a word?
A prefix is added at the beginning of a base word or root.
How does a prefix change the meaning of a word?
A prefix changes the meaning by adding information, such as making something opposite, repeating, or showing time.
Can a word have more than one prefix?
Yes, some words have multiple prefixes, like ‘unreliable’ (un- and re-).
What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?
A prefix goes at the beginning of a word, while a suffix goes at the end.
How do prefixes help us understand new words?
Prefixes help break down words, making them easier to understand and decode.
Why is it important to recognize prefixes in reading?
Recognizing prefixes helps readers figure out unfamiliar words and their meanings.
How do prefixes help with spelling?
Knowing prefixes helps with spelling because many words share common prefix patterns.
Give an example of a prefix changing a word’s meaning.
Adding ‘un-‘ to ‘happy’ makes ‘unhappy,’ which means ‘not happy.’
Why do some prefixes look similar but have different meanings?
Prefixes like ‘pre-‘ (before) and ‘pro-‘ (forward) look similar but have different meanings.
What does the prefix ‘un-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘un-‘ means ‘not, opposite of’.
What does the prefix ‘re-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘re-‘ means ‘again, back’.
What does the prefix ‘pre-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘pre-‘ means ‘before’.
What does the prefix ‘dis-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘dis-‘ means ‘not, opposite of’.
What does the prefix ‘mis-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘mis-‘ means ‘wrongly’.
What does the prefix ‘non-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘non-‘ means ‘not’.
What does the prefix ‘over-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘over-‘ means ‘too much’.
What does the prefix ‘under-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘under-‘ means ‘too little, below’.
What does the prefix ‘in-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘in-‘ means ‘not’.
What does the prefix ‘im-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘im-‘ means ‘not’.
What does the prefix ‘il-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘il-‘ means ‘not’.
What does the prefix ‘ir-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘ir-‘ means ‘not’.
What does the prefix ‘sub-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘sub-‘ means ‘under, below’.
What does the prefix ‘inter-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘inter-‘ means ‘between’.
What does the prefix ‘super-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘super-‘ means ‘above, greater’.
What does the prefix ‘trans-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘trans-‘ means ‘across, change’.
What does the prefix ‘anti-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘anti-‘ means ‘against’.
What does the prefix ‘mid-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘mid-‘ means ‘middle’.
What does the prefix ‘auto-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘auto-‘ means ‘self’.
What does the prefix ‘co-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘co-‘ means ‘together, with’.
What happens to the word ‘happy’ when you add the prefix ‘un-‘?
‘Unhappy’ means ‘not happy.’
What happens to the word ‘do’ when you add the prefix ‘re-‘?
‘Redo’ means ‘do again.’
What happens to the word ‘legal’ when you add the prefix ‘il-‘?
‘Illegal’ means ‘not legal.’
What happens to the word ‘possible’ when you add the prefix ‘im-‘?
‘Impossible’ means ‘not possible.’
What happens to the word ‘view’ when you add the prefix ‘pre-‘?
‘Preview’ means ‘see before.’
What happens to the word ‘trust’ when you add the prefix ‘mis-‘?
‘Mistrust’ means ‘to trust wrongly or not trust.’
What happens to the word ‘heat’ when you add the prefix ‘over-‘?
‘Overheat’ means ‘to heat too much.’
What happens to the word ‘marine’ when you add the prefix ‘sub-‘?
‘Submarine’ means ‘under the sea.’
What happens to the word ‘national’ when you add the prefix ‘inter-‘?
‘International’ means ‘between nations.’
What happens to the word ‘form’ when you add the prefix ‘trans-‘?
‘Transform’ means ‘to change form or appearance.’
