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1. What is the root word in disappear?

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The root word in "disappear" is "appear". The prefix "dis-" is added to the root word "appear" to create the new word "disappear". The prefix "dis-" in this case means "not" or "opposite of", so "disappear" means "not appear" or "to cease to be visible".

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This is a 3rd grade quiz on the prefixes pre- dis- un- re-

2. Before I went to elementary school, I went to ____________.

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Before attending elementary school, children typically attend preschool. Preschool is an educational program designed for young children, usually between the ages of 3 and 5, to prepare them for formal schooling. It provides a structured learning environment where children learn basic academic and social skills through play, group activities, and guided instruction. Preschool helps children develop their cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional skills, setting a strong foundation for their future education.

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3. It was not fair that the other team cheated. What is another word for "not fair?"

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The word "unfair" is synonymous with "not fair." It describes a situation or action that lacks fairness or justice. In this context, the question is asking for an alternative word that means the same as "not fair." Therefore, "unfair" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the given statement.

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4. I wanted to write my story again so I asked me teacher if I could _______ my story.

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The correct answer is "rewrite" because the sentence mentions that the person wants to write their story again. "Rewrite" means to write something again or in a different way, which fits the context of the sentence. The other options, "prewrite," "unwrite," and "diswrite," do not accurately convey the meaning of writing something again.

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5. I did not agree with my sister. What is another word for "to not agree?"

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The word "to disagree" is another word for "to not agree." It means that the person does not have the same opinion or viewpoint as someone else. In this context, the speaker expresses a difference in opinion with their sister, indicating a lack of agreement between them.

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6. What does the prefix re- mean?

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The prefix "re-" means to do something again. It indicates repetition or returning to a previous state or action. For example, "rebuild" means to build something again, "reconnect" means to connect again, and "replay" means to play something again.

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7. What is the root word in prewash?

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The root word in "prewash" is "wash." The word "prewash" is formed by adding the prefix "pre-" which means "before" to the root word "wash." The prefix "pre-" indicates that the action of washing is done before something else, in this case, the main wash. Therefore, the root word in "prewash" is "wash."

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8. What does the prefix pre- mean?

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The prefix "pre-" means "before." It is commonly used to indicate something that occurs before a certain event or time. For example, "preheat" means to heat something before starting the main process, and "preorder" means to order something before it becomes available to the general public.

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9. What does the prefix un- mean?

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The prefix "un-" is used to indicate the opposite or negation of a word. It is commonly used to form words that express the absence or lack of something. For example, "unhappy" means not happy, "unfair" means not fair, and so on. Therefore, the correct answer is "not", as it accurately represents the meaning of the prefix "un-".

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10. What does the prefix dis- mean?

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The prefix "dis-" means "not". It is used to give a negative or opposite meaning to a word. For example, "disagree" means not agreeing, "dissatisfied" means not satisfied.

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11. A root word is a word that...

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A root word is a word that can stand alone as a word. This means that it is a complete word by itself and does not need any additional word parts or affixes to give it meaning. Root words are the basic building blocks of words and can be modified or combined with other word parts to create new words.

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12. A prefix is

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A prefix is added to the front of a root word. This is because a prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. By adding a prefix to a root word, it alters the original word's definition. Therefore, the correct answer is "added to the front of a root word."

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13. Write a complete sentence using a dis- word.

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14. Write a complete sentence using an un- word.
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15. Write a complete sentence with a pre- word?

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The word "pore" is a verb that means to study or examine something carefully or attentively. In this context, the sentence is asking for a complete sentence that starts with a preposition. One possible complete sentence could be "Before making a decision, he will pore over all the available information." In this sentence, "pore" is used to convey the action of carefully examining or studying the information.

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16. Write a complete sentence using a re- word.

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17. The students were instructed to ___________read the text before the discussion.

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The prefix "pre-" in the word "preread" means "before." In this context, it indicates that the students were required to read the text beforehand, prior to the discussion.

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What is the root word in disappear?
Before I went to elementary school, I went to ____________.
It was not fair that the other team cheated. What is another word for...
I wanted to write my story again so I asked me teacher if I could...
I did not agree with my sister. What is another word for "to not...
What does the prefix re- mean?
What is the root word in prewash?
What does the prefix pre- mean?
What does the prefix un- mean?
What does the prefix dis- mean?
A root word is a word that...
A prefix is
Write a complete sentence using a dis- word.
Write a complete sentence using an un- word.
Write a complete sentence with a pre- word?
Write a complete sentence using a re- word.
The students were instructed to ___________read the text before the...
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