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PREFIXES in-, pre-, and re-

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

pre: means earlier or before, re: means again, in: means not

A. WRITE THE MEANINGS OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS:

1. reapply _____________________________________

2. prewash _____________________________________

3. inaccurate ___________________________________

4. repay _______________________________________

5. incorrect ____________________________________

6. prehistoric___________________________________

7. recount _____________________________________

8. preheat______________________________________

9. informal _____________________________________

10. preview______________________________________

 

B. WRITE THE CORRECT WORD IN THE SENTENCE.

prepay
incorrect
 recount

1. We must ________ the ballots one more time.

2. You may ____________ the bill for next month.

3. Four of your answers are ___________________.

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