Absolutely! Let’s solve this “Writing Words Prefixes Worksheet (Part 1)” step by step.
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📘 What is a Prefix?
As the worksheet explains:
> *A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is added to the beginning of a word.*
Examples given:
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extra- → means *outside, beyond* → forms
extraordinary
Our job: For each prefix listed, write
one word that uses that prefix and matches its meaning.
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## ✍️ Solutions with Explanations
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1. anti- (meaning: against)
✔ Answer: antibiotic
Why?
“Anti-” means *against*.
“Biote” comes from “bio” (life) + “-tic” (relating to).
So, *antibiotic* = something that works *against* life (specifically, bacteria).
Other possible answers: *antifreeze*, *antisocial*, *antidote*
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2. semi- (meaning: half, partly)
✔ Answer: semicircle
Why?
“Semi-” means *half*.
“Circle” is a full round shape.
→ *Semicircle* = half a circle.
Other possible answers: *semifinal*, *semiconductor*, *semiautomatic*
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3. pre- (meaning: before in time)
✔ Answer: preview
Why?
“Pre-” means *before*.
“View” = to see.
→ *Preview* = to see something *before* it’s officially released.
Other possible answers: *preview*, *preheat*, *pretest*, *predict*
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4. under- (meaning: beneath, below)
✔ Answer: underground
Why?
“Under-” means *beneath*.
“Ground” = the earth’s surface.
→ *Underground* = beneath the ground.
Other possible answers: *underwater*, *underestimate*, *undercover*
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5. ex- (meaning: out)
✔ Answer: exit
Why?
“Ex-” means *out*.
“it” is part of the root (from Latin *ire* = to go).
→ *Exit* = to go *out*.
Other possible answers: *export*, *exclude*, *exhale*, *expand*
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6. counter- (meaning: opposite)
✔ Answer: counterattack
Why?
“Counter-” means *opposite* or *in response to*.
“Attack” = to assault.
→ *Counterattack* = to attack back (the opposite action).
Other possible answers: *counterfeit*, *counterclockwise*, *counteroffer*
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✔ Final Answers for the Worksheet:
1.
anti- →
antibiotic
2.
semi- →
semicircle
3.
pre- →
preview
4.
under- →
underground
5.
ex- →
exit
6.
counter- →
counterattack
*(Note: Many correct answers exist for each — these are common, clear examples that match the definitions.)*
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Let me know if you’d like to do Part 2 or need help explaining prefixes further! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes worksheets.
