Use the Prefixes Mis- and Dis-

In this activity, we’re going to be looking at prefixes.

 

Prefixes

Prefixes are groups of letters added in front of a word to make a new word.

Most of the time, we can add a prefix to a word without changing the spelling of the word.

 

For example:

Dis + connect = disconnect

Mis + take = mistake

 

The Prefix Dis-

Think about the meanings of the words connect and disconnect.

 

What might the prefix dis- mean?

 

Dis- means not or the opposite of.

Disconnect means not connected.

 

Can you think of any other words beginning with the prefix dis-?

 

We could have:

Dis + like = dislike

Dis + obey = disobey

 

 

The Prefix Mis-

Think about the meanings of the words take and mistake.

 

What might the prefix mis- mean?

 

Mis- means wrong or false.

 

 

Mistake means to do something wrong.

 

Can you think of any other words beginning with the prefix mis-?

 

We could have:

Mis + read = misread

Mis + place = misplace

 

 

In this activity, you'll be answering questions about the prefixes mis- and dis-.