1. Prefixes

2. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root or base word. Some examples are: re-, un-, non-, and dis-

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. 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?