Words with pre-

Key Notes:

What Does ‘Pre-‘ Mean?

The prefix ‘pre-‘ means before or in advance. When we add ‘pre-‘ to the beginning of a word, it changes the word’s meaning to include the idea of ‘before’. Think of it like a sneak peek into what’s coming!

Examples of Words with ‘pre-‘

Word: Preview Meaning: To view something before it’s officially available. Example: Let’s watch a preview of the movie.

Word: Preheat Meaning: To heat something before you need it. Example: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Word: Prepare Meaning: To get ready before something happens. Example: Prepare for the test by studying your notes.

Word: Predict Meaning: To say what will happen before it occurs. Example: Can you predict who will win the game?

Word: Precaution	Word: Prehistoric
Meaning: A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.	Meaning: Belonging to the time before history was written.
Example: Taking safety precautions can prevent accidents.	Example: Dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times.

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!