Understanding the Prefix 'Dis-'
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on the prefix 'dis-', its meaning, and how it changes the meaning of base words.
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Understanding the Prefix 'Dis-'
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The prefix 'dis-' is an important part of many English words. It usually means 'not', 'opposite of', or 'apart'. Understanding this prefix can help you figure out the meaning of new words!
1. What does the prefix 'dis-' most commonly mean?
with
not or opposite of
before
again
2. If 'agree' means to have the same opinion, what does 'disagree' mean?
to agree again
to agree strongly
to not agree
to agree before
Complete each sentence with the correct word using the prefix 'dis-'.
1. The magician made the rabbit from the hat.
2. It's important to of trash properly.
3. The child felt when his toy broke.
4. We should not anyone based on their appearance.
Match each word with its meaning.
1. dishonest
a. not satisfied
2. disappear
b. to take apart
3. dismantle
c. not honest
4. dissatisfied
d. to vanish from sight
Read each statement and mark whether it is true or false.
1. The word 'discover' means to hide something.
True
False
2. 'Dislike' means to not like something.
True
False
1. Choose one word with the prefix 'dis-' and explain how the prefix changes the meaning of the base word.
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below.
1. Please the printer from the computer before moving it.
2. My parents of me staying up too late.
3. The coach tried not to the players after their loss.
4. Some people with a physical use a wheelchair.