Determine the meaning of a word with pre-, re-, or mis-

Learning Objectives Define the prefixes pre-, re-, and mis-. Identify the prefix and the base word in a given word. Explain how adding pre-, re-, or mis- changes the meaning of a base word. Determine the meaning of an unknown word containing one of these prefixes. Use a word with pre-, re-, or mis- correctly in a sentence. Have you ever wanted to do something again, like re-play a fun game? 🎮 That little 're-' is a secret code that changes the word's meaning! Today, we are going to become word detectives! We will learn about special word parts called prefixes, specifically pre-, re-, and mis-. Learning about them will help you unlock the meaning of many new words and become a super reader and writer. Real-World Applications Understanding directions in a re...

TermDefinitionExample PrefixA word part that is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.In the word 'unhappy', 'un-' is the prefix. Base WordThe main word that can stand on its own. A prefix is added to a base word.In the word 'remake', 'make' is the base word. pre-A prefix that means 'before'.'preheat' means to heat before. re-A prefix that means 'again'.'rewrite' means to write again. mis-A prefix that means 'wrong' or 'badly'.'misunderstand' means to understand wrongly.

The 'pre-' Rule: Before pre- + base word When you see 'pre-' at the start of a word, it tells you that the action of the base word happens *before* something else. Think of 'preview'—you view it before the main event. The 're-' Rule: Again re- + base word When you see 're-' at the start of a word, it means the action of the base word is happening *again*. Think of 'replay'—you play it again. The 'mis-' Rule: Wrong mis- + base word When you see 'mis-' at the start of a word, it means the action of the base word was done *wrongly* or *badly*. Think of 'misplace'—you placed it in the wrong spot.