Grammar and Language Workbook

272 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Exercise 2 Write in the blank a word with a prefix that means the same as the words

in parentheses.

Achim was chosen to [ preview the new movie. (view in advance)

1. His actions were very [ unkind. (not kind)


2. Mara’s homework was [ incomplete. (not complete)


3. When playing this card game, after each turn you must [ discard. (remove a
   card from your hand)


4. Harold completed the job in one [ nonstop session. (without stopping)


5. Does your mother always [ preapprove the books that you read? (approve in
   advance)


6. Juan helped Teresa [ defrost the refrigerator. (remove the frost)


7. Detectives often travel in [ unmarked cars. (no markings)


8. The man used [ indirect quotations in his speech. (not direct)


9. We agree to [ disagree. (not agree)


10. The sauce was made with [ nonfat milk. (fat removed)


11. Mr. Alvarez was very thin during his [ preteen years. (before teenage)


12. Passengers may [ deplane at gate forty-two. (remove themselves from the
    airplane)


13. The items at the bake sale were [ unpriced. (not priced)


14. The puppy was a victim of [ inhumane treatment. (not humane)


15. The chilly wind added to his [ discomfort. (lack of comfort).

Writing Link Write a paragraph about a relaxing Saturday afternoon. Use at least

three words with prefixes and underline them.