Year 3 English: Determine the Meaning of a Word with Pre-, Re- or Mis-

Introduction

Hello, Year 3! Today, we are going to learn about special word parts that can help us understand new words. These word parts are called prefixes. We will focus on three prefixes: pre-, re-, and mis-.

What is a Prefix?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word. They change the meaning of the word!

The Prefixes We Will Learn

1. Pre-: This means “before.”
2. Re-: This means “again” or “back.”
3. Mis-: This means “wrong” or “badly.”

Understanding Each Prefix

1. Pre-

Examples:

• Preheat: To heat something before you cook it.
• Preview: To see something before it is shown.

Tip: When you see “pre-“, think about what happens before something.

2. Re-

Examples:

• Redo: To do something again.
• Return: To give something back.

Tip: When you see “re-“, think about doing something again.

3. Mis-

Examples:

• Misunderstand: To understand something wrongly.
• Misplace: To put something in the wrong place.

Tip: When you see “mis-“, think about something being done wrongly.

Key Rules

1. Look for the prefix: Check the beginning of the word.
2. Think about the meaning: Remember what the prefix means.
3. Say the word out loud: Sometimes hearing it helps you understand better.

Questions

Easy Level (20 Questions)

1. What does the prefix “pre-” mean?
2. What does the prefix “re-” mean?
3. What does the prefix “mis-” mean?
4. What does “preview” mean?
5. What does “redo” mean?
6. What does “misplace” mean?
7. Give an example of a word with “pre-.”
8. Give an example of a word with “re-.”
9. Give an example of a word with “mis-.”
10. What does “preheat” mean?
11. What does “return” mean?
12. What does “misunderstand” mean?
13. Is “replay” a word with “re-“? (Yes/No)
14. Is “misjudge” a word with “mis-“? (Yes/No)
15. Is “pretest” a word with “pre-“? (Yes/No)
16. What does “preliminary” mean? (Hint: It’s something done before)
17. What does “remake” mean?
18. What does “miswrite” mean?
19. Create a sentence using “rebuild.”
20. Create a sentence using “previsit.”

Medium Level (20 Questions)

1. What does “prearrange” mean?
2. What does “reconsider” mean?
3. What does “misinterpret” mean?
4. How can you use “preview” in a sentence?
5. What is the opposite of “return”?
6. What does “preliminary” mean in a school context?
7. How can you use “redo” in a sentence?
8. Give a situation where you might “misplace” something.
9. What is a word that means to “replay” a video?
10. What does “misguided” mean?
11. What is a word that means to “preplan” something?
12. How does “reappear” change the meaning of “appear”?
13. Create a sentence using “mismanage.”
14. What does “prequalify” mean?
15. How can “remake” be different from the original?
16. Explain “miscommunication” in your own words.
17. What could happen if you “misread” a sign?
18. Why is “pretest” important in learning?
19. What does “recheck” mean?
20. How can you use “mislead” in a sentence?

Hard Level (20 Questions)

1. Explain the difference between “revising” and “rewriting.”
2. What could “premature” mean in a medical context?
3. Create a word using “pre-” and describe its meaning.
4. How does “replay” differ from “replay back”?
5. What could “misconception” lead to in learning?
6. Why is it important to “reassess” your work?
7. Describe a situation where you might “miscalculate.”
8. Explain the term “preemptive” in your own words.
9. How do “reiterate” and “repeat” differ?
10. What does it mean to “mismanage” a project?
11. Why might a “preview” be helpful in a presentation?
12. Create a sentence using “rejuvenate.”
13. Explain how “mistrust” affects relationships.
14. What could “prepay” mean when you buy something?
15. Describe a time when you might “reorganise” your room.
16. How does “misrepresentation” affect someone’s image?
17. Explain “precondition” in a science context.
18. What does “reintegrate” mean after a break?
19. How can “misapply” a rule cause problems?
20. Why is it important to “preempt” problems in a project?

Answers

Easy Level Answers

1. “Before”
2. “Again”
3. “Wrong” or “badly”
4. To see something before it is shown
5. To do something again
6. To put something in the wrong place
7. (Example: “preview”)
8. (Example: “redo”)
9. (Example: “misplace”)
10. To heat something before you cook it
11. To give something back
12. To understand something wrongly
13. Yes
14. Yes
15. Yes
16. Something done before
17. To make something again
18. To write something wrongly
19. (Example sentence)
20. (Example sentence)

Medium Level Answers

1. To arrange something before the event
2. To think about something again
3. To understand wrongly
4. (Example sentence)
5. The opposite is “keep”
6. It introduces the topic before the main lesson
7. (Example sentence)
8. (Example situation)
9. “Replay”
10. To guide someone wrongly
11. “Preplan” means to plan ahead
12. It means to appear again
13. (Example sentence)
14. To qualify for something before an event
15. It may have different features or styles
16. Miscommunication can lead to confusion
17. You might follow the wrong direction
18. It helps assess what you know before a test
19. To check something again
20. (Example sentence)

Hard Level Answers

1. “Revising” is correcting mistakes, while “rewriting” is creating a new version.
2. It means happening before the right time in health issues.
3. (Example: “Prebook,” meaning to book ahead)
4. There’s no difference; it’s just extra words.
5. It can lead to misunderstandings.
6. It helps to improve your work.
7. (Example situation)
8. It means acting before something happens.
9. “Reiterate” means to say it again for clarity.
10. To manage something poorly
11. It gives the audience a taste of what to expect.
12. (Example sentence)
13. It creates doubt and distance.
14. To pay before receiving the product.
15. (Example situation)
16. It can harm someone’s reputation.
17. A condition that must be met before something occurs
18. To bring someone back into a group after a break
19. It can lead to unfair results.
20. It helps prevent issues before they happen.

Happy learning, Year 3! Keep practicing, and you’ll become great at understanding these prefixes!