Prefix Power
This prefix means "bad or wrong," as seen in the words misspell or misinform.
mis-
This prefix means "before," used to help you understand words like precaution and predict.
pre-
According to the "Science of Reading," breaking apart words into these help you aid your comprehension.
word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes)
This active reading strategy involves underlining, highlighting, and taking notes while you read.
annotating
Use this prefix to mean "not" or "opposite of," which helps you understand words like disorganized or discomfort.
Dis-
When you see the prefix re- in words like reconsider or readjust, it means this.
again or back
To decode a complex word on the MCA, you should use knowledge of letter-sound correspondences, word origins, and these rhythmic patterns.
syllabication patterns
When you find a specific quote or detail in the text to prove your answer, you are doing this.
citing textual evidence
These two prefixes can both mean "not" or "in/into," found in words like impossible or inject.
im- and in-
This prefix means "not" or "the opposite of," helping you decode words like unreliable or uncertain.
un-
True or False: Reading fast automatically makes you a "good" reader.
False
(Reading fluently is not the same as comprehension).
On the MCA, you must be able to tell the difference between a central idea that is stated directly and one that is ______.
inferred
To decode the word imprison, you must recognize that the prefix im- means "in or into."
to put into a prision.
This prefix means "out of" or "beyond," as seen in the word exterior or exhale.
ex-
When you encounter an unfamiliar word, you should use these clues found in the sentences surrounding the word.
context clues
If meaning breaks down while reading a difficult passage, you should try reading ahead or doing this.
looking back
If you miscalculate a math problem on the MCA, the prefix mis- tells you that you did it this way.
Wrongly or Badly
To dehydrate means to lose water; the prefix de- is used here in words like deflate or decline.
De-
The MCA often tests your ability to decode words from this specific language origin, which is a major focus in 6th grade.
Greek
This "Common Misunderstanding" suggests that if you can find the answers, you don't actually need to do this.
What is understand what the text says