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Prefixes

Prefixes are small word parts added to the beginning of a word. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils understand how prefixes can change the meaning of words.

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In KS2 English, pupils learn that prefixes are added to the start of words to change their meanings. They often come from Latin or Greek and can completely transform a word’s sense.

  • Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
  • Root Word: The main part of a word that gives its basic meaning.
  • Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form.
What is a prefix in English?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning. For example, adding "un" to "happy" makes "unhappy".

What are some examples of prefixes?

Common prefixes include "un" meaning not, "re" meaning again, and "pre" meaning before.

Why are prefixes important to learn?

Prefixes help expand your vocabulary. By learning them, you can understand new words more easily and work out their meanings from their parts.

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1 .
The prefix 'tri-' (as in 'triangle') means .......
quarter
half
two
three
Other words beginning with the prefix 'tri-' include: triathlon, triplet and tricycle.
2 .
The prefix 'inter-' (as in 'international') means .......
enter
between
around
over
Other words beginning with the prefix 'inter-' include: interact, interchange and interrupt.
3 .
The prefix 'sub-' (as in 'subway') means .......
under
over
around
behind
Other words beginning with the prefix 'sub-' include: submarine, subatomic and submit.
4 .
The prefix 'dis-' (as in 'disagree') means .......
to frighten
to spoil
to overturn
to remove or reverse
Other words beginning with the prefix 'dis-' include: disappoint, disappear and disgrace.
5 .
The prefix 'fore-' (as in 'forehead') means .......
invisible
after
behind
in front or before
Other words beginning with the prefix 'fore-' include: forecast, foresee and forearm.
6 .
The prefix 'mis-' (as in 'mistake') means .......
under
over
correctly
wrongly
Other words beginning with the prefix 'mis-' include: misbehave, misadvise and misfit.
7 .
The prefix 'semi-' (as in 'semicircle') means .......
quarter
half
two
three
Other words beginning with the prefix 'semi-' include: semifinal, semicolon and semiquaver.
8 .
The prefix 'anti-' (as in 'antibiotic') means .......
assisting
medicinal
against
not
Other words beginning with the prefix 'anti-' include: anti-bacterial, anticlockwise and anti-gravity.
9 .
The prefix 'un-' (as in 'unhappy') means .......
ready
before
not
nearly
Other words beginning with the prefix 'un-' include: unlucky, unplug and unpack.
10 .
The prefix 'pre-' (as in 'prehistoric') means .......
below
before
after
above
Other words beginning with the prefix 'pre-' include: preview, prepare and prefix.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Prefixes and suffixes

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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