Prefixes Pre- Dis- Un- Re-
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What is the root word in disappear?
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Before I went to elementary school, I went to ____________.
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Reschool
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Preschool
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Disschool
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Unschool
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A. PreschoolExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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It was not fair that the other team cheated. What is another word for "not fair?"
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Unfair
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Unsafe
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Refair
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Disfair
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A. UnfairExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I wanted to write my story again so I asked me teacher if I could _______ my story.
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Prewrite
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Rewrite
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Unwrite
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Diswrite
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A. RewriteExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I did not agree with my sister. What is another word for "to not agree?"
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To unagree
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To preagree
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To disagree
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To reagree
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A. To disagreeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What does the prefix re- mean?
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Again
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Before
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After
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Not
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A. AgainExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the root word in prewash?
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washExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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What does the prefix pre- mean?
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Before
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Again
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Not
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After
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A. BeforeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What does the prefix un- mean?
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Before
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After
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Not
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Again
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A. NotExplanation
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-".Rate this question:
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What does the prefix dis- mean?
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Not
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After
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Before
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Again
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A. NotExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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A root word is a word that...
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Can stand alone as a word
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Is something used to plant a flower
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Is a word part you add to the beginning of a word
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Is a word part you add to the end of a word
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A. Can stand alone as a wordExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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A prefix is
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Added to a front of a root word
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Added to the ending of a root word
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Changes the meaning of the word
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Both A and C
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A. Both A and CExplanation
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."Rate this question:
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Write a complete sentence using a dis- word.
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Write a complete sentence using an un- word.
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Write a complete sentence with a pre- word?
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poreExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Write a complete sentence using a re- word.
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The students were instructed to ___________read the text before the discussion.
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Pre, preExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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