Define the Prefix 1
The definition of the prefix... Mis-
What is "wrongly?"
Use "untold" in a sentence.
Ex. We learned about the untold history of enslaved people and the abolitionist movement in Northampton.
Define the word "uncommon."
Out of the ordinary (not common)
The definition of the prefix... Pre-
What is "before?"
The definition of the prefix... Dis-
What is "not" or "the opposite of?"
Use "retrace" in a sentence.
Ex. I lost my earring at school, so I will retrace my steps in order to find it.
Define the word "immeasurable."
Too extreme to be measured (not measurable).
The definition of the prefix... Un-
What is "not" or "opposite of?"
The definition of the prefix... Re-
What is "again/back?"
Use "misconception" in a sentence.
Ex. The idea that I didn't like football was a total misconception!
Define the word "independent"
Free from outside control.
"not" hanging from something (or depending on another)
Name two prefixes that have the same meaning.
Un/dis (& in/im)
In/im
The definition of the prefixes... in/im.
Hint: there are two possible definitions!
What is "in/into?" (ex. implant)
What is "not/opposite of?" (ex. incorrect)
Use "disclaim" in a sentence.
Ex. "I will disclaim your statement that the munchkins can't save Oz!"
Define the word "prejudice" (noun)
A biased opinion of someone or something that is not based on fact, and instead based on "pre judgements" of that person (judging before you know someone).
Use these three words in a sentence (or two):
1. inscribe
2. retweet
3. misremember
If I am not misremembering, my friend got her Taylor Swift retweet inscribed on a plaque.