Prefixes
Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root or base word. Some examples are: re-, un-, non-, and dis-
Prefixes Prefixes change the meaning of the base word. Example: steady and unsteady Steady—means still, not moving Unsteady– means Not steady—that you are swaying or moving.
rebuild How many syllables are in this word? re / build The word is separated after the prefix re-. How does the prefix re-change the base word?
nonsense How many syllables are in this word? non / sense The word is separated after the prefix non-. How does the prefix non- change the meaning of the base word?
remind How many syllables are in this word? re / mind The word is separated after the prefix re-. How does the prefix re-change the base word?
unsteady How many syllables are in this word? un / stead / y The word is separated after the prefix un-. How does the prefix un- change the base word?
nontoxic How many syllables are in this word? non/ tox / ic The word is separated after the prefix non-. How does the prefix non- change the base word?