Words with mis-
Key Notes:-
In today’s lesson, we will explore words that begin with the prefix mis-. Understanding this prefix will help you decode the meaning of many words and expand your vocabulary.
What does ‘mis-‘ mean? |
The prefix mis- generally means badly, wrongly, or mistakenly. When added to the beginning of a word, it changes the word’s meaning to indicate something done incorrectly or in a negative way.
Examples of Words with ‘mis-‘ |
Word | Definition & Example |
Misunderstand | To incorrectly understand something. Example: I misunderstood the instructions and made a mistake. |
Misbehave | To behave badly or inappropriately. Example: The children misbehaved during the movie. |
Mislead | To guide someone in the wrong direction or to give them the wrong idea. Example: The advertisement misled customers about the product’s capabilities. |
Misspell | To spell a word incorrectly. Example: I often misspell the word ‘necessary’. |
Mistake | An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong. Example: It was a mistake to go out without an umbrella. |
Misfit | A person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way. Example: He always felt like a misfit at parties. |
Why is this Important? |
Recognizing the mis- prefix can significantly improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary. When you encounter a new word starting with mis-, you can often deduce its meaning by understanding the base word and applying the negative or incorrect connotation of the prefix.
Practice Exercise |
Try to define the following words, keeping in mind the meaning of ‘mis-‘:
- Misjudge
- Misplace
- Misprint
- Misrule
Summary |
Today’s class focused on the prefix ‘mis-‘ and its meaning of ‘badly, wrongly, or mistakenly.’ We explored several examples of words using this prefix and how it alters the base word’s definition. By understanding prefixes like ‘mis-‘, you can expand your vocabulary and improve your reading comprehension skills.
let’s practice!