Question

name_____________________ date______
prefixes: dis- non- un-
a prefix is a word part that is added to the front of a base word to change the meaning of that word. more than one prefix may mean the same thing.
examples:
the prefixes dis-, non-, and un- mean
ot\ or \the opposite of\
\tdis + approve = disapprove (not approve)
\tnon + toxic = nontoxic (not toxic)
\tun + happy = unhappy (not happy)
a. add the correct prefix to the front of each base word to make a new word.
\tdis- non- un-

1. zip _______________________
2. honest _______________________
3. fat _______________________
4. agree _______________________
5. ripe _______________________
6. pleasant _______________________
7. stop _______________________
8. respect _______________________
9. fair _______________________
10. obey _______________________

Explanation:

1. zip

Step1: Recall prefix meaning

Prefixes dis-, non-, un- mean "not" or "opposite of". For "zip", the appropriate prefix to form a word meaning "not zip" (opposite action) is "un-".

Step2: Form new word

Add "un-" to "zip" → unzip.

Step1: Recall prefix usage

For "honest", the prefix "dis-" or "un-" can be used, but "dishonest" is the standard word meaning "not honest".

Step2: Form new word

Add "dis-" to "honest" → dishonest.

Step1: Recall prefix meaning

To mean "not fair", the prefix "un-" is commonly used.

Step2: Form new word

Add "un-" to "fair" → unfair.

Answer:

unzip

2. honest