Prefixes – ‘un’

1. Prefixes – ‘un’ (Spelling Skills) http://www.primaryresources.co.uk

2. What do all these words have in common? unhappy unlock unpack untie unkind uncover undo unable

3. They all begin with the prefix ‘un’ unhappy unlock unpack untie unkind uncover undo unable

4. What does the prefix ‘un’ mean? unhappy – not happy, sad unlock – to release the lock of unpack – to open and remove the contents of untie – to unfasten

5. What does the prefix ‘un’ mean? unkind – not kind, harsh uncover - to remove the covering from undo – to cancel the effect of unable – not able It means ‘not’ / the opposite of

6. undress unequal unfair unfit Add the prefix ‘un’ to these words to make new ones… dress equal fair fit

7. Can you identify the root words? unfold unblock unlike unable unknown unbolt unarmed unfasten

8. Can you identify the root words? unfold unblock unlike unable unknown unbolt unarmed unfasten

9. What other words can you think of that begin with the prefix ‘un’?

10. More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unlucky unload unreal unroll unscrew unpaid unlike

11. More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unhook unhealthy unfortunate unveil unusual untrue unidentified

12. More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unwilling unaware unbroken uncut unwise unbelievable unwrap uncommon

13. More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ uncomfortable unfamiliar unfeeling unexpected unasked uncertain