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English 30 Public

pre-, re-, mis-, dis- non-, un-, in-, im-, out-, over-, under-

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What is a prefix?

Group of letters you add to the beginning of a root word to change or modify its meaning.

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What does the prefix “pre” mean?

before

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What does the prefix “re” mean?

again

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What does the prefix “mis” mean?

bad or wrong

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What does the prefix “dis” mean?

not or the opposite of

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What does the prefix “non” mean?

not or the opposite of

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What does the prefix "un” mean?

not or the opposite of

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What does the prefix “in” mean?

inside or not

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What does the prefix “im” mean?

inside or not

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What does the prefix “out” mean?

outside or beyond

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What does the prefix “over” mean?

above or too much

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What does the prefix “under” mean?

beneath or not enough

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Haley knew it was dishonest to copy her sisters homework. What does dishonest mean?

not honest

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He misprinted the paper and had to do it again. What does misprint mean?

print wrong

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Johnny had to make sure to review his work before turning it in. What does review?

view again

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You shouldn't prejudge people before you get to know them. What does prejudge mean?

judge before(hand)

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