Name: _____________________ Per: _______ Date: ___________

Prefixes

Directions: Write what each prefix means, then add two more examples of words that contain
that prefix.
Prefix Meaning Examples
Anti-

Re-

Dis-
Il-
In-
Un-
Im-

Mis-

Sub-

Pre-

Ir-

Inter-

Non-

De-

En-
Em-
Name: _____________________ Per: _______ Date: ___________

PREFIXES HOMEWORK

Directions: Break the following words into 2 parts (prefix and root word). Then ANSWER the
question.

1. Incomplete ___________________ _________________________

prefix root word
If you turn in work that is incomplete, is it finished? ______________

2. Predetermined _____________ ________________________

Prefix root word
If the speakers at the event were predetermined, when were they chosen?

__________________________________________________________

3. Miscommunication ______________ ______________________

Prefix root word
If miscommunication took place between the couple, what happened?

______________________________________________________________

4. Displease _________________ _________________________

Prefix root word
The student words hard not to displease the teacher. Do you think the teacher is happy?
Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________

5. Impersonal ______________ __________________________

Prefix root word
Would you like to receive an impersonal gift? Why or why not?

________________________________________________________

6. Empower ______________ __________________________

Prefix root word
What sorts of things empower you to do well in school/life? Why/how?

______________________________________________________________________________