Prefixes
Prefixes II
Identify the Prefix & Root word
Do you know Mr. G?
BONUS
Define the word/prefix
100
Explain what the prefix dis- means.
not or opposite
100
Explain what the prefix un- or non- means.
not
100

unhappy

the prefix un‑ and the root word happy

100

What is Mr. G's Favorite food?

Pizza

100

In this sentence, what does unreliable mean?
"He was unreliable, so no one trusted him to complete the project."

not dependable

200
Explain the prefix pre-
it means before
200
Explain the prefix re-.
it means back or again
200

redo

the prefix re‑ and the root word do

200

Which NFL team is my favorite?

J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!

200

What does postwar mean in this sentence?
"The country faced many challenges in the postwar years."

the time after a war

300
What does the prefix sub- mean? Use it to explain the meaning of the word submarine.
sub=under submarine - under water (usually an animal)
300
Explain what semi- means. Use it to explain the meaning of the word semicircle.
semi= half semicircle= half of a circle
300

disagree

the prefix dis‑ and the root word agree

300

What is Mr. G's Dog's name?

Teddy

300

What does dishonest mean in this sentence?
"He was dishonest about where he had been after school"

not truthful

400
Explain what the prefix trans- means. Give an example of the prefix in a word and explain what the word means.
trans= across transplant= the movement of something across to something else.
400
Explain the prefix mis-. Give an example of a word that contains the prefix mis-, and explain the meaning of the word.
mis= wrong misspell= to spell wrong
400

submarine

he prefix sub‑ and the root word marine

400

What is Mr. G's daughter's name?

Sienna

400

What does antifreeze mean?
"The car needs antifreeze to stop the engine from freezing in winter

a liquid that works against freezing

500
Explain the prefix inter-. Give an example of a word containing the prefix, and explain the meaning of the word.
inter= between interstate= a highway that runs between states.
500
Explain the meaning of en- or em-. Give an example of a word containing one of the prefixes and explain the meaning of the word.
en= cause enable= cause to able
500

oversimplify

the prefix over‑ and the root word simplify

500

How old is Mr. G

32

500

In this sentence, what does predetermined mean?
"The outcome of the game seemed predetermined by their skill levels.

decided before

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