Here's the solution to the prefix matching worksheet, along with explanations for each pairing:
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✔ 1. un + known = unknown
→ *“Un-”* is a prefix meaning “not.” So, *unknown* means “not known.”
✔ 2. re + do = redo
→ *“Re-”* means “again.” So, *redo* means “to do again.”
✔ 3. pre + heat = preheat
→ *“Pre-”* means “before.” So, *preheat* means “to heat before use (e.g., an oven).”
✔ 4. mis + pronounce = mispronounce
→ *“Mis-”* means “wrongly.” So, *mispronounce* means “to pronounce incorrectly.”
✔ 5. dis + honest = dishonest
→ *“Dis-”* means “not” or “opposite of.” So, *dishonest* means “not honest.”
✔ 6. im + perfect = imperfect
→ *“Im-”* is a variant of “in-” used before words starting with *p* or *b*, meaning “not.” So, *imperfect* means “not perfect.”
✔ 7. in + grown = ingrown
→ *“In-”* means “into” or “within.” So, *ingrown* (as in ingrown hair) means “growing inward instead of outward.”
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Final Answers to Write in the Box:
1. unknown
2. redo
3. preheat
4. mispronounce
5. dishonest
6. imperfect
7. ingrown
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Tip for Students: Prefixes change the meaning of root words. Learning common prefixes like *un-, re-, pre-, mis-, dis-, im-, in-* helps you understand and build new words!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade prefix worksheet.
