vocabulary strategy: prefixes a prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word prefix: dis;...
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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 whichfootball team is the best.
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.
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.
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.