Prefixes

Our first focus from the Pseudoword test is on Prefixes.

Open a copy of What is a Prefix? in your Drive to find out more about prefixes.  Then complete your Prefixes Work Booklet.

Week 1 Prefix Focus - un

The prefix un- means not or without.
Examples of words with the prefix un- are;
unhappy               
​unbutton
unknown
uncommon
unfriendly
unzip
unleash
uncivilised
unnatural
unstoppable
undiscovered
ungrow
undressed
untie
unlace
unclicked
unmade
uninspired
unreal
unspeakable
unreadable
undestroyable
uncool
unpredictable
unwatered
undusty
unknotted
unimaginable
unstable
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Week 3 Prefix focus - dis

The prefix dis- means not or the reverse of.
Examples of words with the prefix dis- are;
disadvantage
dismantle
disconnect
disappear
disagree
discourage
digrace
distrust
disable and disabled
disintegrate
dishonest
disorganised
disorder
discontinue
disowned

Week 4 Prefix focus - tele

The prefix tele- means far or some distance away.
Examples of words with the prefix tele- are;
telephone
teleport
television
telecom
teleportation
telecommunications
telekenesis
​telegram
telepathically
telegraph
telescope
​telemarketing