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Let’s go step by step to solve this prefix worksheet.

We are given six pairs of word parts. For each pair, we need to add the same prefix (from the list: trans-, re-, inter-, pre-, sub-, dis-) to both words to make two new real words.

Then, we’ll also think of more words that start with each prefix — but let’s focus on the main task first.

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Step 1: Look at Pair #1
- ______ standard → ?
- ______ conscious → ?

Try “sub-”:
→ substandard (yes, that’s a word)
→ subconscious (yes! That’s a common word)

✔ So for #1, the prefix is sub-

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Step 2: Pair #2
- ______ parent → ?
- ______ script → ?

Try “re-”:
→ reparent? Not really a common word.
Try “pre-”:
→ preparent? No.
Try “inter-”:
→ interparent? No.
Try “trans-”:
→ transparent? Wait — that’s not “trans + parent” — it’s from Latin roots, but doesn’t fit here.
Wait — what about “re-”?
Actually… “re-script” = rescript (a legal term, maybe too advanced).
But “re-parent” isn’t standard.

Wait — try “pre-” again?
No.

What if we try “re-” for “script” → rescript? Still odd.

Hold on — maybe “inter-”?
Interparent? No.

Wait — perhaps “re-” for “parent” doesn’t work, but what about “step-parent”? Not in our list.

Let’s skip and come back.

Try “re-” for “script” → rewrite? But that’s not “rescript”.

Wait — actually, “rescript” IS a word — meaning an official reply or revised document. And “reparent” can be used in tech/psychology contexts — but maybe not ideal.

Alternative: Try “pre-” → preparent? No.

Wait — what about “trans-”? Transparent? But that’s not “trans + parent” — it’s from “pareo” (to appear), so not matching.

Hmm.

Wait — maybe I made a mistake. Let’s look at other pairs first.

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Step 3: Pair #3
- ______ appear → ?
- ______ retell → ?

“Retell” already has “re-” — so if we add “re-” to “appear”, we get “reappear” — which is a real word!

And “re-retell”? No — that would be redundant.

Wait — the second word is “retell” — but we’re supposed to add a prefix to it? Or is “retell” already prefixed?

Looking back at the worksheet:

It says: “Add the correct prefix to change each pair of words into a new word.”

So for #3:
______ appear → becomes a new word
______ retell → becomes a new word

But “retell” already has “re-” — so if we add another prefix, like “re-retell”? That doesn’t make sense.

Unless... maybe the second word is meant to be “tell”, not “retell”? But the image clearly says “retell”.

Wait — let me double-check the original problem.

In the user’s image description, it says:

> 3. ______ appear ______ retell

That seems odd. Maybe it’s a typo? Or perhaps we’re supposed to add a prefix to “retell” to make something like “preretell”? That’s not a word.

Alternatively — maybe “retell” is meant to be “tell”, and “re-” is the prefix we’re testing? But then why write “retell”?

Wait — perhaps the instruction is: add the same prefix to BOTH base words — and “retell” is not the base word — maybe it’s “tell”, and “re-” is part of the example? No, the worksheet lists “retell” as the second word.

This is confusing.

Let me try a different approach.

Look at Pair #4:
- ______ lope → ?
- ______ section → ?

Try “sub-”: sublope? No.
Try “pre-”: prelope? No.
Try “inter-”: interlope? Yes! “Interlope” means to interfere.
And “intersection”? Yes! That’s a common word.

✔ So for #4, prefix is inter-

Great!

Now Pair #5:
- ______ cede → ?
- ______ view → ?

Try “pre-”: precede (yes!), preview (yes!)

✔ So for #5, prefix is pre-

Pair #6:
- ______ mantle → ?
- ______ play → ?

Try “dis-”: dismantle (yes!), display? Wait — “display” is d-i-s-p-l-a-y — yes, that’s “dis + play”

✔ So for #6, prefix is dis-

Now back to Pair #2:
- ______ parent → ?
- ______ script → ?

We have left: trans-, re-

Try “re-”: reparent? Not great. Rescript? Possible.

Try “trans-”: transparent? But again, not literally “trans + parent”.

Wait — what if “parent” is not the root? Maybe it’s “step-parent”? No.

Another idea: perhaps “re-” for “script” → rescript (accepted in some dictionaries), and “reparent” is used in computing (to reassign a parent process).

But let’s check Pair #1 again — we said “sub-” for substandard and subconscious — that’s solid.

Pair #3: ______ appear and ______ retell

If we use “re-” for “appear” → reappear (good)

For “retell” — if we add “re-” again → rere tell? No.

Unless... maybe the second word is “tell”, and “retell” is a hint? But the worksheet says “retell”.

Wait — perhaps it’s a trick. What if for #3, the prefix is “re-”, and “retell” is already formed, so adding “re-” makes “rere tell”? No.

Alternative: maybe “disappear” and “disretell”? “Disretell” isn’t a word.

“Reappear” and “reretell”? Not valid.

Perhaps the second word is “tell”, and “retell” is a misprint? In many worksheets, it’s common to have “tell” there.

Given that, and since “reappear” is perfect, and “retell” might be intended as “tell” with “re-” already added, but we’re to add the same prefix — so if we add “re-” to “tell”, we get “retell”, which matches.

Ah! That must be it.

So for #3:
- re + appear = reappear
- re + tell = retell

Even though it says “retell” in the blank, it’s implying that “tell” is the base word, and we’re to add “re-” to make “retell”.

Similarly, for #2, maybe “script” is the base, and we add “re-” to make “rescript”, and “parent” → “reparent” — even if less common, it’s acceptable in context.

But let’s see what prefixes are left.

Used so far:
#1: sub-
#4: inter-
#5: pre-
#6: dis-

Left: trans-, re-

For #2 and #3.

If #3 is “re-” (reappear, retell), then #2 must be “trans-”

Try “trans-” for #2:
- trans + parent = transparent? But “transparent” comes from “trans” + “parere” (to appear), not “parent”. So etymologically, it’s not “trans + parent”.

However, in modern usage, students might accept “transparent” as related, but strictly speaking, it’s not formed from “parent”.

“Transcript” — yes! “Transcript” is a word — from “trans” + “script” (writing across).

And “transparent” — while not literally “trans + parent”, it’s often taught that way in elementary levels.

In many school worksheets, they do pair “transparent” with “transcript” under “trans-”.

So probably, for #2, it’s trans-: transparent and transcript.

And for #3, re-: reappear and retell.

That makes sense.

So final assignments:

1. sub- → substandard, subconscious
2. trans- → transparent, transcript
3. re- → reappear, retell
4. inter- → interlope, intersection
5. pre- → precede, preview
6. dis- → dismantle, display

Now, for the second part: “Can you think of more words that begin with each prefix?”

We can list examples:

trans: transport, translate, transaction
re: return, rebuild, rewrite
inter: internet, interact, international
pre: prepare, predict, preschool
sub: submarine, subway, submit
dis: disagree, disappear, disconnect

But since the question just asks to fill in blanks, we can provide one per line.

The worksheet has:

trans _______________ trans _______________
re _______________ re _______________
etc.

So probably, they want two examples per prefix.

But since it’s open-ended, any valid words are fine.

Now, to present the answer clearly.

Final Answer:

1. sub-
2. trans-
3. re-
4. inter-
5. pre-
6. dis-

Additional words (examples):

trans: transport, translate
re: return, rewrite
inter: interact, international
pre: prepare, predict
sub: submarine, submit
dis: disagree, disappear