Prefixes – ‘un’ (Spelling Skills) http://www.primaryresources.co.uk
What do all these words have in common? unhappy unlock unpack untie unkind uncover undo unable
They all begin with the prefix ‘un’ unhappy unlock unpack untie unkind uncover undo unable
What does the prefix ‘un’ mean? unhappy – not happy, sad unlock – to release the lock of unpack – to open and remove the contents of untie – to unfasten
unkind uncover undo unable What does the prefix ‘un’ mean? – not kind, harsh uncover - to remove the covering from undo – to cancel the effect of unable – not able It means ‘not’ / the opposite of
Add the prefix ‘un’ to these words to make new ones… dress undress equal unequal fair unfair fit unfit
Can you identify the root words? unfold unblock unlike unable unknown unbolt unarmed unfasten
Can you identify the root words? unfold unblock unlike unable unknown unbolt unarmed unfasten
What other words can you think of that begin with the prefix ‘un’?
More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unlucky unload unreal unroll unscrew unpaid unlike
More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unhook unhealthy unfortunate unveil unusual untrue unidentified
More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ unwilling unaware unbroken uncut unwise unbelievable unwrap uncommon
More words that begin with the prefix ‘un’ uncomfortable unfamiliar unfeeling unexpected unasked uncertain