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Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection.

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1 Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix is a word part placed in front of a base word Prefix: Dis; Meaning: not Example: disconnect- to break the connection Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Disagree; Dishonest) 1. Layla was when her mom asked about the broken vase. 2. Jack and Mandy about which football team is the best.

2 Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes A prefix usually changes the meaning of the base word Prefix: Im; Meaning: not Example: impractical- not useful Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Impatient; Immature) 1. The kids began to get while waiting for the movie to begin. 2. My little sister always throws a temper tantrum when she doesn’t get what she wants.

3 Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes The spelling of the base word never changes Prefix: Mis; Meaning: not Example: misspell- to spell incorrectly Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Misprint; Mispronounce) 1. I hope the principal doesn’t my name at the awards ceremony. 2. There was a on the invitation. The party actually starts at 6:00.

4 Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes The spelling of the prefix never changes Prefix: Un; Meaning: not Example: unavailable- not free to do something Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Unforgivable; Unavoidable) 1. Samantha thought her friend’s mean remark was. 2. The traffic jam was. We could not go around it.


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