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Prefixes

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Prefixes


Prefixes

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK IS TO GETYOU STARTED WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WORD-DECODING AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT.


A prefix is a group of letters attached to the beginning of a root or word (or

even group of words) serving to modify and/or extend meaning.

Prefixes generally have an easily understood meaning in and of themselves,

which they apply to the root word to which they are affixed. Learning about

prefixes early on is important in that it greatly improves reading

comprehension at all levels.

What is a prefix ?


Knowing prefix meanings and prefix definitions also helps students see and

use context and etymological clues, allowing them to make educated

guesses about the meaning of unfamiliar words. Which will be very useful

in your word knowledge subtest.


Examples


precooked = cooked before

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precooked = cooked beforeuncooked = not cooked

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postwar = after war

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postwar = after warprewar = before war

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preorder = order before release

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preorder = order before releasereorder = order again

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preorder = order before releasereorder = order again

disorder = not in order, messy

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Homework :Print out our list of prefixes and

study their meaning.


More Prefixes Examples



Dis – means not, the opposite of , or the lack of




DisrespectDisrespect means the lack of respect




DisrespectDisrespect means the lack of respect

DiscourageDiscourage means lack of courage



iL- / im- / In- / Ir-



iL- / im- / In- / Ir-

means not, in

illegibleillegible means cannot be read

inactioninaction means lack of motion



over-means excessive, above




overageoverage means too old, above age




overageoverage means too old, above age

overactoveract means excessive action



Mal-means bad, illness or sickness

MaladyMalady means bad health

malevolentmalevolent means bad will for others; mean



Un- means not, against, opposite




Unhappynot happy, the opposite of being happy




Unhappynot happy, the opposite of being happy

Unceasingnever ending, continuous


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