Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• An affix is a word part added to a base word to

change its meaning • Prefix: In; Meaning: not• Example: inactive- not involving physical activity

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Invisible;

Inappropriate)

1. A tuxedo is to wear to school.

2. The top of the mountain was

because of all of the fog.

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• Prefixes and suffixes are examples of an affix • Prefix: Ir; Meaning: not• Example: irrelevant- something that does not apply

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (Irreplaceable;

irresponsible)

1. My family members . They

are the most important people in my life.

2. Jeff is very . I wouldn’t trust him

with my belongings.

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• A prefix comes at the beginning of a word. A suffix

comes at the end of a word.• Prefix: IL; Meaning: not• Example: illogical- lacking sence

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (illegal; illegible)

1. Mark’s writing is . You can’t

read it.

2. It is to text and drive.

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• Prefixes change the meaning of the base word• Prefix: Non; Meaning: not• Example: nonfiction- writing that is based on facts

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (nonsense; nonverbal)

1. Passing notes is an example of

communication.

2. My baby sister speaks . You

can’t understand what she is saying.

Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes• The spelling of the prefix and base word never

changes• Prefix: Un; Meaning: not• Example: unhappy- not happy

Write the sentences below. Use prefixes and context clues to fill in the blank with one of the following words: (unable; unfair)

1. Ethan was angry after the referee made an

call against his team.

2. Austin is to play in the game

after getting injured.