Prefixes
Do prefixes go before or after a root word?
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
What is the prefix in the word decompose?
De
What does the word disapprove mean?
Not approved. Not okayed
Can a prefix have more than one meaning?
Yes
Ex. Im- means in, into or not
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
What is the prefix in the word exhalation?
Ex-
What does the word unjustified mean?
Not necessary, not fair
What is the prefix in the word prefix?
Pre-
What does the prefiix mis- mean?
Wrong, incorrect
What is the prefix in the word immigration?
Im-
What does the word misfortune mean?
Bad luck
Why is it helpful to know the meanings of common prefixes?
To figure out the meaning of words.
To build vocabulary.
What does the prefix im- mean?
in, into, not
What is the prefix in the word subzero?
Sub-
What does the word unenthusiastic mean?
Not excited
What else can you use besides a prefix to figure out the meaning of a word?
Context, background knowledge
What does the prefix pan- mean?
All around
What is the prefix in the word disassemble?
Dis-
What does the word pandemic mean?
A widespread disease.