Prefix
under
Submarine
Substandard
A vessel that operates underwater.
Below the usual or required standard.
break the ice
Break the ice – To start a conversation in a social situation.
time is a theif
Time passes quickly and takes away moments of our lives.
Sarah crossed her arms and looked away while her friend talked.
She might be upset or uninterested
what is the meaning of the prefix gen?
born
generate
genesis
Generate – To produce or create something.
Genesis – The origin or beginning of something.
Hit the nail on the head
Hit the nail on the head – To say something exactly right.
the classroom was a zoo
The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.
Jason keeps checking the clock during class.
He is bored or waiting for class to end
what is the meaning of the prefix trans?
across; through
transport
transform
Transport – To carry something from one place to another.
Transform – To change in form or appearance.
Under the weather
Under the weather – Feeling sick.
her smile was sunshine
Her smile made others feel happy and warm.
Maria brought tissues and hugged her crying friend.
HSHE UNDERSTANDS HER GRIEND IS SAD AND WANTS TO CONFORT HER
what is the meaning of the prefix -ad?
to; towards
advance
adhere
Advance – To move forward.
Adhere – To stick to or attach to something.
spill the beans
Spill the beans – To reveal a secret.
he has a heart of stone
He is emotionally cold or unkind.
Tom avoided eye contact after the vase broke.
HE MAY FEEL GUILTY OR RESPONSIBLE
what is the meaning of the prefix syn/sym?
synchronize
sympathy
Synchronize – To happen at the same time.
Sympathy – Feelings of understanding or compassion for someone.
the ball is in your court
The ball is in your court – It’s your turn to make a decision or take action.
the world is a stage
The world is a stage. – Life is like a play where people perform different roles.
lena packed sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel.
SHE IS GOING TO THE BEACH OR POOL