Exercise
Understanding the Meaning of Prefix un-
In this exercise, students will explore the meaning and usage of the prefix "un-," which signifies negation or reversal, through interactive activities that include identifying and forming new words, as well as contextualizing their meanings in sentences. Enhance your vocabulary and discover how adding "un-" can completely change the meaning of a word!
Questions
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What does the prefix 'un-' usually mean?
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When you add 'un-' to an adjective, it gives:
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Adding 'un-' to 'lucky' makes 'unlucky'. What does 'unlucky' mean?
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Which prefix means 'not'?
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If 'fit' means healthy, what does 'unfit' mean?
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How does 'un-' change the verb 'wrap'?
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What happens to the root word spelling when you add 'un-'?
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In 'untrue', what does the prefix 'un-' mean?
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Where does 'un-' go when added to a word?
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What type of word part is 'un-'?
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Adding 'un-' to 'seen' gives 'unseen'. What does it mean?
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What word means 'not known'?
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If 'wise' means smart, what does 'unwise' mean?
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How does 'un-' change the action of 'pack'?
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Which of these words uses 'un-' as a prefix meaning 'not'?