What does that prefix mean?
Dis, Non, In
Sub, Under
Over
Prefixes and Context Clues
100
What is the meaning of the prefix un? (unfair, unlucky, unhappy)
not
100
If you tell a lie, you are being __________________. dishonest, nonhonest, inhonest
dishonest
100
We looked at the marine life underwater in a __________. undermarine, submarine
submarine
100
We have to pay a fine at the library if our book is _______. overdue, overpay, over active
overdue
100
The store was overcrowded and I couldn't find anything I was looking for.
too many people
200
What is the meaning of the prefix pre? (prewrite, preview, pregame)
before
200
Don't turn your paper in to the teacher ____________ or you will get a low grade. discomplete, noncomplete, incomplete
incomplete
200
We hid the package ________________. underground, subground
underground
200
I set my alarm so I don't _______________. overactive, oversleep, overcrowded
oversleep
200
Dad overcooked the chicken and it was hard and tough.
cooked too much
300
What is the meaning of the prefix re? (reuse, rebuild, rewrite)
again
300
The student had her conduct folder signed because she talked _________________. disstop, nonstop, instop
nonstop
300
It is unsafe to eat meat that is _________________. undercooked, subcooked
undercooked
300
The ______________ chair would not fit in the car. overactive, oversized, overjoyed
oversized
300
We couldn't ride the ride because we were underage.
not old enough
400
What is the meaning of the prefix not? (disagree, dishonest, dislike)
not
400
The boys had a ___________ about what football team is better. disagreement, nonagreement, inagreement
disagreement
400
I can swim __________________.
underwater
400
The meat was brown and burnt because it was ________.
overcooked
400
We incorrectly answered the questions to the problems.
not correct
500
What is the meaning of the prefix sub? (submarine, subtitle, subway)
beneath or not enough
500
Tom got only one problem__________________ on the math test.
incorrect
500
We rode on the ________________ in New York to get home.
subway
500
Dad gave too much money to the waitress so we say he _____________.
overpaid
500
I have misplaced my car keys.
incorrectly place something or can't find something
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