a letter or group of letters added to the start of a root word to change its meaning

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

Spelling words with the prefixes de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter-, anti- and auto-

English

In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.  In 'Homophones and tense', pupils learn  pupils learn a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

In ‘Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones’, pupils learnt further noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones. In this unit, pupils learn the grammar and spelling conventions associated with prefixes.

Etymology and prefixes

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   I walked through the **ortamatick** door.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence.   Please don't be **antysoshul**.

What does the prefix un- usually mean? Such as in words like 'unfriendly' or 'unreasonable'.

Select the prefixes which can mean 'not'.

to release the air, the opposite of inflate

a heading that comes under the main title

What does the prefix sub- usually mean?  An example word is 'subheading'.

What does the prefix re- usually mean? Example words are 'recycle' or 'redo'.

Starter Quiz