Let me work through this prefix worksheet step by step.
The words available are:
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re- words: rewrite, review, retake, repeat
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dis- words: dislike, discomfort, dismount, disable
Now let me analyze each sentence:
1. Grandpa couldn't hear what I said so I had to _______ it.
- If someone can't hear you, you need to say it again
- "Repeat" means to say something again
- Answer:
repeat
2. I went to the doctor because I had _______ in my belly.
- Going to the doctor suggests pain or uneasiness
- "Discomfort" means pain or uneasiness
- Answer:
discomfort
3. Carl made a funny face, so we had to _______ the photo.
- A funny face ruins a photo, so you'd take it again
- "Retake" means to take again (like a photo)
- Answer:
retake
4. I've tried them, but I truly _______ brussels sprouts.
- This is about not liking something
- "Dislike" means to not like
- Answer:
dislike
5. Tomorrow will be a quiz, so tonight I need to _______.
- Before a quiz, you study or go over material
- "Review" means to go over material again to study
- Answer:
review
6. Mom said my homework is messy so I have to _______ it.
- Messy homework needs to be done again neatly
- "Rewrite" means to write again
- Answer:
rewrite
7. Grace's _______ from the uneven bars was perfect.
- Uneven bars are gymnastics equipment
- Getting off the bars is called a "dismount"
- Answer:
dismount
8. Sean needs to _______ the battery so he can fix the car.
- To fix a car, you might need to remove the battery
- "Disable" could mean to disconnect or turn off
- Actually, let me reconsider - "disable the battery" makes sense for fixing a car (disconnecting it for safety)
- Answer:
disable
Let me verify all answers use different words and make sense:
1. repeat ✓
2. discomfort ✓
3. retake ✓
4. dislike ✓
5. review ✓
6. rewrite ✓
7. dismount ✓
8. disable ✓
All 8 words are used exactly once, and each fits its sentence logically.
Final Answer:
1. repeat
2. discomfort
3. retake
4. dislike
5. review
6. rewrite
7. dismount
8. disable
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefix un and re worksheet.
