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Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Disagree; Dishonest) 1. Layla was when her mom asked about the broken vase. 2. Jack and Mandy about which football team is the best.

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Page 1: Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word • Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not• Example: disconnect- to break the connection

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Disagree; Dishonest)

1. Layla was when her mom

asked about the broken vase.

2. Jack and Mandy about whichfootball team is the best.

Page 2: Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• A prefix usually changes the meaning of the base

word • Prefix: Im; Meaning: not• Example: impractical- not useful

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Impatient; Immature)

1. The kids began to get while

waiting for the movie to begin.

2. My little sister always throws

a temper tantrum when she doesn’t get

what she wants.

Page 3: Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• The spelling of the base word never changes• Prefix: Mis; Meaning: not• Example: misspell- to spell incorrectly

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Misprint; Mispronounce)

1. I hope the principal doesn’t my

name at the awards ceremony.

2. There was a on the invitation.

The party actually starts at 6:00.

Page 4: Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• The spelling of the prefix never changes• Prefix: Un; Meaning: not• Example: unavailable- not free to do something

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Unforgivable; Unavoidable)

1. Samantha thought her friend’s mean remark

was .

2. The traffic jam was . We

could not go around it.