English 5

English – Grade 5
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Prefixes
Edition, 2020

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 English 5
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 2
Prefixes
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 5 Self-Learning Module on Prefixes.

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
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As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English 5 Self-Learning Module on Prefixes.

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used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create,
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the

lesson at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from

the entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 5. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand:
Prefixes.

PRETEST

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Decide what prefix will fit each
word in the parenthesis. Write the prefixed word in the blank.

1. A writing that cannot be read is ________ (legible).

(un-, im-, il-)
2. People who experience bad events become ________ (happy).
(dis-, il-, un-)
3. Something that is not possible is ________ (possible).
(im, -in-, il-)
4. His pair of shoes is cheap. It is ________ (expensive).
(dis-, il-, in-)
5. An object that cannot be seen is ________ (visible).
(im-, in, il-)
 RECAP

We have learned that the root-word is the basic part of a word. It is a

word that can be made into new words. We can make these new words by
adding letters at the beginning of a root word. A root word can help us
understand the meaning of a new word.

LESSON

The letters or syllables placed before the root word is called prefix.
When a prefix is added to the root word, it may change the original meaning
of a word. Now, let us talk about prefix!

For example, the word unload. The root word is load and the prefix is
un-. The prefix un- means opposite or not. Therefore, the word unload
means the opposite of load or not loading.

How about the word overweight? The root word is weight and the
prefix is-- over-. The prefix over means too much. Therefore, overweight
means too much weight.
 Another example is the word preheat. The root word is heat, and the
prefix is pre-. The prefix pre- means before. Therefore, the word preheat
means…to heat before.

Here are some common prefixes with their meanings: un-, im-, in-,
non, il-, and dis means not. The prefix re- means again. The prefix ex-
means former. Another prefix is post meaning after. Here is another prefix
which is anti-, which means against and the last one is mono-, which
means one.

Prefixes Meaning
un-, im-, in-, il-, dis- not
re- again
ex- former
post after
anti- against
mono one
Guided Practice
Let’s try a few items as a practice exercise. Read the sentence and tell the
prefixed word and give its meaning. Here is the first one:

1. I have to review my notes before the test.

That’s right! The prefixed word is review. The prefix used is re-
which means again, thus review means to view again. So, the
sentence means I have to view again my notes before the test. How
about this sentence?

2. We were unsure as to where to stand.

Exactly! The prefixed word is unsure. The prefix un- means not.
Thus, unsure means not sure. So, the sentence goes like this, we
were not sure as to where to stand. Here’s another sentence.

3. I think it is a bad idea. I disagree with your idea.

You got it! The prefixed word is disagree. The prefix is dis-meaning
not. Thus, disagree means not agree. So, the sentence goes like this, I
think it is a bad idea. I do not agree with your idea. Let’s try another
sentence.

4. The ex-governor of Isabela was responsible for successful corn

farming.

You’re great! The prefix word is ex-governor. The prefix is ex- which
means former. Therefore, the word ex-governor means former
governor. Thus, the sentence goes like this…The former governor of
Isabela was responsible for successful corn farming.

Here we go with the last sentence….

 5. My grandmother doesn’t like impolite children.

Yes, indeed! The word with a prefix is impolite. The prefix is im-
that means not. The word impolite means not polite. So, my
grandmother doesn’t like children who are not polite.

ACTIVITIES

Direction: Draw a straight line to match the word in Column A to its

meaning in column B.

A B
1. ex- priest A. to write something again
2. overexpose B. a man with superior strength
3. superman C. a former priest
4. misbehave D. to expose too much
5. rewrite E. to behave the wrong way

WRAP-UP

To wrap everything up that we have talked about in this lesson, let us

always remember that:

Prefixes are letters or syllables placed at the beginning of the root

word to modify or change the meaning of a word. Your knowledge of prefixes
helps widen your vocabulary and boost your reading comprehension.
 VALUING

Is it good to be polite when we talk to older people? A person who

behaves politely toward others is respected and being loved.

POSTTEST

Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Decide what prefix will fit each
word in the parenthesis. Use re-, pre-, post-, anti-, over-. Write the whole
word on the blank.

1. The teacher tells us a story.

She wants me to (tell) it ______________.

2. The Alpha Group is against the government.

They are called (government) _____________.

3. His grandfather is one of the survivors of World War II.

He’s a (war) survivor ______________.

4. Ben wants to protect his sister all the time.

He is (protective) of her ______________.

5. Alex already gave his judgement before he even got all the evidences.
He (judged) the issue ______________.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. pre-judge A 5.
4. overprotective E 4. 5. invisible
3. post war B 3. 4. inexpensive
government D 2. 3. impossible
2. anti- C 1. 2. unhappy
1. retell 1 1. illegible
Posttest Activity Pretest

References

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