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Prefixes

Prefixes. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word. A prefix changes the meaning of a word. Root Words/Base Words. What is a root word? A word Without a prefix or suffiX Why look at root the word? It helps find the meaning of words. Examples

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Prefixes

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  1. Prefixes

  2. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a root word.

  3. A prefix changes the meaning of a word.

  4. Root Words/Base Words What is a root word?A word Without a prefix or suffiXWhy look at root the word?It helps find the meaning of words

  5. Examples How did the meaning change? Prefixes We Know im- not re- again pre- before Inter- between dis- not or opposite of Proper= improper read= reread Paid= prepaid State= interstate Agree= disagree

  6. Alijah’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. How did the meaning of the word order change once the prefix “dis” was added?

  7. Breanna was playing in the park. Then all of a sudden, she remembered that her favorite T.V show was coming on. She ran home, but had already missed the show. She had to wait another day for them to replay the show. How did the meaning of the word play change once the prefix “re” was added?

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