Problem Overview:
The task involves completing sentences using words that begin with the prefixes
dis- or
un-, which generally mean "not" or "opposite of." The goal is to fill in the blanks with appropriate words that fit the context of each sentence.
Solution:
#### Sentence 1:
Phrase is _______ indicated.
- The word should convey the opposite of "indicated," meaning something that is not clearly shown or suggested.
- The correct word is:
misinterpreted (though it doesn't start with "dis-" or "un-", but it fits the context). However, if we strictly follow the instruction, we can use
disregarded (which means ignored or not taken into account).
Answer: disregarded
#### Sentence 2:
Cost [two] will equal with Paul.
- The word should describe a situation where two things are not equal or balanced.
- The correct word is:
unequal (starting with "un-").
Answer: unequal
#### Sentence 3:
Aby is _______ to beat me in the video game.
- The word should describe Aby's inability to beat the speaker in the video game.
- The correct word is:
unable (starting with "un-").
Answer: unable
#### Sentence 4:
Will _______ his parents?
- The word should describe an action that is the opposite of pleasing or satisfying one's parents.
- The correct word is:
displease (starting with "dis-").
Answer: displease
#### Sentence 5:
Ms. Wilson does not want _______ homework handed in.
- The word should describe homework that is not completed or finished.
- The correct word is:
unfinished (starting with "un-").
Answer: unfinished
Final Answers:
1.
disregarded
2.
unequal
3.
unable
4.
displease
5.
unfinished
Explanation:
-
Dis- and
un- are prefixes that typically negate or reverse the meaning of the root word. For example:
-
Indicate →
Disregard (not paying attention to).
-
Equal →
Unequal (not the same).
-
Able →
Unable (not capable).
-
Please →
Displease (cause dissatisfaction).
-
Finished →
Unfinished (not completed).
By carefully analyzing the context of each sentence, we chose words that both fit grammatically and semantically while adhering to the prefix requirement.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{\text{disregarded, unequal, unable, displease, unfinished}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes suffixes worksheet.
