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Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Common prefixes include:

un- (not)
pre- (before)
re- (again)

Vocabulary Practice: Prefixes

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Sure! Here are some vocabulary practice activities focusing on prefixes:

Activity 1: Match the Prefix

Match the prefix to its corresponding meaning.

  1. un-
  2. pre-
  3. re-
  4. mis-
  5. dis-

a. not
b. before
c. again
d. wrongly
e. opposite of

Answers: 1 - a
2 - b
3 - c
4 - d
5 - e

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the correct prefix.

  1. She decided to __________ (do) her homework after dinner. (Hint: it means to do it again)

  2. The meeting has been scheduled __________ (view) the upcoming changes. (Hint: it means before)

  3. The weather was __________ (happy), which meant everyone had a great time. (Hint: it means not happy)

  4. He always __________ (interpret) the instructions, leading to confusion. (Hint: it means wrongly)

Answers:

  1. redo
  2. preview
  3. unhappy
  4. misinterprets

Activity 3: Create New Words

Using the prefixes provided, create new words.

  1. un- + happy = __________
  2. pre- +historic = __________
  3. re- + write = __________
  4. dis- + agree = __________
  5. mis- + understand = __________

Answers:

  1. unhappy
  2. prehistoric
  3. rewrite
  4. disagree
  5. misunderstand

Activity 4: Identify the Prefix

Read the following list of words and identify the prefix in each.

  1. unhappy
  2. preview
  3. redo
  4. disconnect
  5. misbehave

Answers:

  1. un-
  2. pre-
  3. re-
  4. dis-
  5. mis-

Feel free to ask for more activities or information regarding prefixes or any other topic!