What's the Prefix?
What does the prefix "mis-" mean?
"Mis-" means wrong or badly.
What does "mislead" mean?
To guide someone in the wrong direction.
Fill in the blank with the correct word with the prefix "mis-":
"I didn’t know I was __________ the instructions, so I did everything wrong."
Misunderstanding
Use the word "misplace" in a sentence.
"I always misplace my notebook when I’m in a hurry."
What does "miscalculate" most likely mean in this sentence?
"He miscalculated the amount of time it would take to finish the project."
To calculate something incorrectly.
The word "misplace" uses the prefix "mis-." What does it mean?
To put something in the wrong place.
What does the word "misjudge" mean?
To form an incorrect opinion or decision about something or someone.
Fill in the blank:
"She __________ her keys and couldn’t find them anywhere."
Misplaced
Use "misbehave" in a sentence.
"If you misbehave in class, you might have to stay after school."
What does "misjudge" most likely mean in this sentence?
"She misjudged the weather and wore a light jacket, but it started raining."
To make an incorrect decision or assumption.
Which of these words does NOT have the prefix "mis-"?
Understand
If someone is "misinformed," what does that mean?
They have been given incorrect or false information.
Fill in the blank:
"His idea was __________, and it caused a lot of confusion."
Misunderstood
Use "misunderstand" in a sentence.
"I didn’t mean to misjudge the situation; I misunderstood what was happening."
What does "misplace" most likely mean in this sentence?
"I think I’ve misplaced my phone. Have you seen it?"
To lose something by putting it in the wrong place.
What is the meaning of the word "misbehave"?
To behave badly or incorrectly.
What does it mean if someone is "misinterpreting" something?
They are understanding or explaining it incorrectly.
Fill in the blank:
"He was so upset because he felt the teacher __________ him during the meeting."
Misinformed
Use "mislead" in a sentence.
"The advertisement tried to mislead customers into thinking the product was on sale."
What does "misbehave" most likely mean in this sentence?
"The children began to misbehave during the long wait at the restaurant."
To act badly or inappropriately.
Which word is NOT formed with the prefix "mis-"?
Action
What does the word "miscalculate" mean?
To make an error in calculating or estimating something.
Fill in the blank:
"He didn’t mean to __________ his friend’s feelings, but his words were too harsh."
Misunderstand
Create a sentence with the word "misjudge."
"I misjudged his abilities and thought he couldn’t finish the task, but he completed it faster than expected."
What does "mislead" most likely mean in this sentence?
"The advertisement tried to mislead customers by saying the product was 50% off, but the discount was only 10%."
To deceive or give false information.