Words with pre-

Key Notes:-

What is a Prefix?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Understanding prefixes can help you decode new words and expand your vocabulary! Today, we’ll focus on the prefix pre-, which generally means before.

The Prefix ‘Pre-‘: Meaning and Usage

The prefix pre- means ‘before’ in terms of time, order, or location. By adding pre- to a word, you indicate that something happens earlier or is in front of something else.

Examples of Words with ‘Pre-‘

Preheat	Preheat: To heat (something, such as an oven) beforehand.
Prepare	Prepare: To make ready beforehand.
Predict	Predict: To say what will happen before it occurs.
Preview	Preview: To view something before it’s officially available.
Prehistoric	Prehistoric: Relating to the time before written history.
Prevent	Prevent: To stop something from happening beforehand.
Preschool	Preschool: A school for children before they attend kindergarten.
Prejudice	Prejudice: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Practice Exercise

Instructions: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the word bank below. All words will use the pre- prefix.

Word Bank: prepaid, pretest, prewriting, predetermine, precaution

1. Before starting your essay, it’s helpful to do some ________ to brainstorm ideas.
2. The company required a ________ shipping fee before sending out the product.
3. Taking a ________ can help the teacher understand what you already know about the subject.
4. They took every ________ when building the new structure to ensure the safety of the workers.
5. The judges will ________ the winners of the contest before announcing them to the public.

Answer Key:

1. Prewriting
2. Prepaid
3. Pretest
4. Precaution
5. Predetermine

let’s practice!