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Prefixes

Prefixes. Unit 17 Transparency 86.

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Prefixes

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  1. Prefixes Unit 17 Transparency 86 Based on and organized for use with Hampton Brown’s High Point curriculum, Basics level. Unless otherwise cited, all graphics come directly from High Point materials, ClickArt 950,000, published by Broderbund software, or the Microsoft Clip Art and Media Homepage, http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us. Graphics are only to be used for viewing purposes. They may not be saved or downloaded. Designed by Adriana T. Ibarra for the LANGUAGE ACQUISITION BRANCH LAUSD

  2. Learn how to read a word with a prefix. A prefix is a word part that is added at the beginning of a word.

  3. This is the root word. It is an adjective that describes the boy. The boy in the picture has a big smile. He is happy. happy Now the boy looks very unhappy. This is the prefixun-. It changes the meaning of the word to the opposite: not happy. unhappy

  4. This is the root word. It is a verb that describes the action of making something. The girl likes to build models for class projects. build This is the prefixre-. It adds meaning to the word build. Now it means “build again.” There is a problem – now she must rebuild! rebuild

  5. This is the root word. It is a verb that means to close something securely. I use this to lock the cabinets in the garage. lock This is the prefixun-. It changes the meaning of the word to the opposite: not lock, or open. You need the key to unlock it. unlock

  6. This is the root word. It is a verb that means to put something somewhere. The librarian must place the books in order. place This is the prefixre-. It adds meaning to the word “place.” Now it means “place again.” The girl is careful to replace the books properly. replace

  7. This is the root word. It is a verb that means to fasten something with a string. The boy must tie on his skates so he does not fall. tie This is the prefixun-. It changes the meaning of the word to the opposite: not tied. The boy must untie his skates before going inside. untie

  8. This is the root word. It is a verb that means to perform an action or job. It is difficult to do all the painting. do This is the prefixre-. It adds meaning to the word do. Now it means “do again.” He didn’t paint correctly, so he must redo it. redo

  9. This is the root word. Here it is a verb that means to open something with a knife. Did anyone cut the bread for the sandwiches? cut This is the prefixun-. It changes the meaning of the word to the opposite: not cut. The bread is not ready – it is still uncut. uncut

  10. This is the root word. It is a verb that means to make letters or words on paper with a pen or pencil. We will have to write an essay in history class. write This is the prefixre-. It adds meaning to the word place”write.” Now it means “write again.” Once we finish editing, we will have to rewrite. rewrite

  11. un safe This word is an adjective that describes someone or something that is NOT free from danger. This is a prefix. Un- changes the meaning of a word to its opposite. This is an adjective. It describes someone or something that is free from danger.

  12. re tell This word is a verb that describes the action of saying something to someone AGAIN. This is a prefix. Re- adds to the meaning of a word. It means “again.” This is a verb. It is the action of saying something to another person.

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