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Prefixes
Adding of un and dis
What is a prefix? As the word suggests, when we fix a word before (pre)
another word. A prefix changes the meaning of the word. When we add
'un' and 'dis' the meaning of the word changes to the opposite.
For example
happy
un+happy = unhappy
appear
dis + appear = disappear
Did you know we could use 'mis' as a prefix too?
Here is an example:
treat
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mis + treat = mistreat
We have to know which prefix to use for each word.
unhonest dishonest
distidy
untidy
misappear disappear
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How do you get to know when to use 'un', 'mis', or 'dis'?
When it comes to English, practice makes perfect!!! Let’s
practice:
Choose 'un', 'mis', or 'dis' as a prefix for the following words:
agree
connect
usual
tidy
lead
sure
honest
understand
popular
approve
team
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