Caution... Prefixes at Work!
Remember that you can add a prefix to a word to make a new word. Let's practice using the prefixes re-, un- and dis-.
Find the meaning of each prefix (word in red) in the sentences.
John had to rebuild his tower of blocks that fell down.
someone who builds Try again!
not build Try again!
to build again Great job, you are correct!
to build Try again!
Connor had to untie his shoes to take them off.
opposite of tie Great job, you are correct.
to tie again Try again!
to tie Try again!
not tie Try again!
Sam had to recheck his work when he was done.
to check Try again!
someone who checks Try again!
not check Try again!
to check again Great job, you are correct.
I dislike the taste of spinach.
to like Try again!
the opposite of like Great job, you are correct.
to like a little Try again!
not like Try again!
Click on the saw to practice playing a game using prefixes!
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