Structural analysis is the process of

breaking words down into their basic parts

to determine word meaning through
affixes, prefixes, and suffixes.
Affixes are prefixes and suffixes; they are
words that can be added to a root word or
base word to add a new word.
Prefix- part of word that is placed at the beginning
of a word to change its meaning.
 PREFIX MEANING
in- not
dis- not or apart
mis- wrong
non- not
pre- before
re- back, again
un- not, or in reverse
Assignment:
Directions: Complete the table below. The first
one is done for you.
Word Root Word Prefi Meaning
 x
pronounce
mispronounce pronounce mis-
wrongly
1. disappear
2. improper
3. misinform
4. dishonest
5. misunderstand

Directions: Choose the correct prefix in the box to

complete each word in a sentence.
pre- re- un- dis- mis-
1. I looked over my writing and found a _______ spelled
word.
2. Before you take off your shoes, you need to ________
tie them.
3. You may be correct but I ________agree with you. 4.
Make sure you ________turn the library book on time.
5. I try to be careful but sometimes I make a ________
take.