Understanding the Prefix 'Dis-'
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet focusing on the prefix 'dis-', helping students understand its meaning and how it changes word meanings.
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Understanding the Prefix 'Dis-'
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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. When you add 'dis-' to the beginning of a word, it changes the meaning of that word to its opposite.
For example: if you 'agree' with something, you think it is right. If you 'disagree' with something, you think it is not right.
Complete each sentence by adding the prefix 'dis-' to the word in the parentheses.
1. My socks are (appear) when the dryer eats them.
2. I often (agree) with my brother about what game to play.
3. Please don't (like) my new drawing.
4. The messy room caused a lot of (order).
Choose the correct meaning of the word with the prefix 'dis-'.
1. What does 'dislike' mean?
to like very much
not to like
to like again
to like a little
2. What does 'disobey' mean?
to obey quickly
to obey slowly
not to obey
to obey perfectly
Write a sentence using each of the following words:
1. disappear
2. dishonest
Match the word on the left with its meaning on the right.
1. discover
a. not comfortable
2. discomfort
b. to find something new
3. dislike
c. not to like