Use Affix to Determine the Meaning of a Word: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4.B
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Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
The _____cut pizza slices made it easy to grab a piece.
pre
mis
re
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “pre”. Since the pizza slices were cut before or precut, they were easy to grab.
Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
We can _______start the movie since you missed the beginning.
re
mis
pre
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “re”. They will start the movie over again, or restart.
Complete the sentence with the correct prefix.
Sara _____spelled several words on the spelling test so she didn’t score very well.
re
mis
pre
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
This sentence makes the most sense with the prefix “mis”. Sara didn’t do well on the test because she spelled words incorrectly, or misspelled them.
What does reuse mean?
To use again
To use before
To use incorrectly
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to use again because the prefix “re” means again.
What does precooked mean?
To cook before
To cook again
To cook incorrectly
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to cook before because the prefix “pre” means before.
What does misread mean?
To read incorrectly
To read again
To read before
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to read incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means incorrectly.
What does reread mean?
To read again
To read before
To read incorrectly
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to read again because the prefix “re” means again.
Use the definitions below to determine the meaning of "preheat".
Heat: a degree of warmth
Pre: to do in advance
To heat in advance
To cool off
To cook
To heat something up
Explanation
The information given helps us answer this question.
We know that heat is to be warm and pre is to do something in advance, or before. Based on these definitions, "preheat" means "To heat in advance".
What does rethink mean?
To think again
To think before
To think incorrectly
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to think again because the prefix “re” means again.
What does misuse mean?
To use incorrectly
To use before
To use again
Explanation
A prefix can be added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.
The prefix pre- means before.
The prefix re- means again.
The prefix mis- means incorrectly or poorly.
The correct answer is to use incorrectly because the prefix “mis” means incorrectly.