Prefix Jeopardy

Word Breakdown

100

Where is a prefix in a word?

The beginning

Example: Unfocused —> The prefix is un-

200

What is the prefix of this word?

Impossible

Im-

Im- = not

Impossible = Not Possible

300

Breakdown the word “unfocus” into the root word and its prefix.

Prefix: Un-

Root: Focus

400

The prefixes in-, im-, un-, non-, and dis- all have the same meaning. What is that meaning?

Not

500

The nouns non-smoker and non-payment are _______ the nouns smoker and payment. 

A. the same as
B. the opposite of 

A. The same as

Define Prefixes

100

What does the prefix “pre-“ mean?

Before

200

What does the prefix “re-“ mean?

Again

300

What does the prefix “mis-“ mean?

Also, give an example of a word that uses this prefix?

Wrong

400

What does the prefix “sub-“ mean?

Also, give an example of a word that uses this prefix?

Under

500

What does the prefix "semi" mean?

HINT: Semicircle

Challenge: Since this prefix is not one that you guys have worked on everyone may work together to come up with a response. I will give you all 2 minutes to come up with a response. However, if I see any phones out the challenge is over. If you all get the prefix correct, everyone will get 1 KKash.

Semi- = Half

Prefixes with Similar Meanings

100

Which prefix fills in the blank?

__known

Here are your options:

In-, Im-, Un-, Non-, Dis-

Un-

Unknown

200

Which prefix fills in the blank?

__able

Here are your options:

In-, Im-, Un-, Non-, Dis-

(There are two possible answers)

Un- and Dis-

Unable and disable

300

Which prefix fills in the blank?

__perfect

Here are your options:

In-, Im-, Un-, Non-, Dis-

Im-

Imperfect

400

Which prefix fills in the blank? What is its meaning?

__correct

Here are your options:

In-, Im-, Un-, Non-, Dis-

In-

Incorrect

Something that is not correct or wrong.

500

Which prefix fills in the blank? What is its meaning? Also, please give me an example.

__fiction

Here are your options:

In-, Im-, Un-, Non-, Dis-

Non-

Nonfiction

Something that is not fiction or is based on facts, real events, and/or real people.

For example, a book on airplanes or a famous celebrity would both be nonfictional topics. 

Define Words

100

What does the word “dishonest” mean?

Dis-

Dis- = Not

Dishonest = Not honest

200

What does the word “redo” mean?

Re-

Re- = Again

Redo = To do again

300

What does the word “precut” mean? What is the prefix in this word?

Pre-  is the prefix.

Pre- = To cut before

400

What does the word “subheading” mean? What is the prefix in this word? Now, please use it in a sentence.

Sub- is the prefix.

Subheading means the heading under the title or main heading in a body of text.

500

What does the word "inconsistent" mean? What is the prefix in this word? What is another word that uses this prefix?

In- = Not

Inconsistent = Not consistent