Words with mis-
Key Notes:-
What does ‘mis-‘ mean?
The prefix ‘mis-‘ means wrongly or incorrectly. When ‘mis-‘ is added to the beginning of a word, it changes the meaning of that word to show that something is done in a wrong or bad way.
| Examples of ‘mis-‘ Words |
| misplace | to put something in the wrong place and lose it (e.g., I often misplace my keys.) |
| misplace | to put something in the wrong place and lose it (e.g., I often misplace my keys.) |
| mislead | mislead – to guide someone in the wrong direction or give them the wrong information (e.g., Don’t mislead people with false information.) |
| misunderstand | to not understand something correctly (e.g., I think you misunderstand the instructions.) |
| misbehave | to behave badly or inappropriately (e.g., The children misbehaved during the movie.) |
| misfit | a person or thing that does not fit in or belong (e.g., He felt like a misfit in the group.) |
| Practice Time! |
Fill in the blank with the correct ‘mis-‘ word from the list below:
- misplace, mislead, misunderstand, misbehave
- Please don’t __________ me about the directions; I need to arrive on time.
- If you __________ in class, you will have to sit by yourself.
- I often __________ my glasses, and then I can’t see anything!
- I think you __________ what I meant; I wasn’t being rude.
Answers:
- mislead
- misbehave
- misplace
- misunderstand
| More Words with ‘mis-‘ |
Here are a few more words with the prefix ‘mis-‘ for you to explore:
- misfortune: bad luck
- mistake: an error
- misjudge: to form an incorrect opinion about someone
- misprint: a mistake in printing
Understanding prefixes like ‘mis-‘ can help you figure out the meaning of new words. Keep an eye out for other words with ‘mis-‘ and see if you can understand their meaning!
| Summary |
Today, we learned about the prefix ‘mis-‘ and how it changes the meaning of words to indicate something done wrongly or incorrectly. We explored several examples, such as misplace, mislead, and misunderstand, and practiced using these words in sentences. Remember to look for the ‘mis-‘ prefix in new words to help you understand their meaning!
Let’s practice!
