2. Prefixes
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK IS TO
GET
YOU
STARTED
FUNDAMENTALS
WITH
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OF WORD-DECODING AND VOCABULARY
DEVELOPMENT.
3. What is a prefix ?
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.
4. 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.
5. Examples
precooked = cooked before
uncooked = not cooked
postwar = after war
prewar = before war
preorder = order before release
reorder = order again
disorder = not in order, messy
7. More Prefixes Examples
Dis –
means not, the opposite of , or the lack of
Disrespect
Disrespect means the lack of respect
Discourage
Discourage means lack of courage
8. More Prefixes Examples
iL- / im- / In- / Ir-
means not, in
illegible
illegible means cannot be read
inaction
inaction means lack of motion
9. More Prefixes Examples
overmeans excessive, above
overage
overage means too old, above age
overact
overact means excessive action
10. More Prefixes Examples
Malmeans bad, illness or sickness
Malady
Malady means bad health
malevolent
malevolent means bad will for others; mean
11. More Prefixes Examples
Unmeans not, against, opposite
Unhappy
not happy, the opposite of being happy
Unceasing
never ending, continuous
