Spelling with Prefixes: dis-, mis-, in-, re-, sub- and More

Categories: English, Key Stage 2
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About Course

Prefixes are little word-starters that change a word’s meaning. Learn the Year 3 and 4 prefixes – dis-, mis-, in- (and il-, im-, ir-), re-, sub-, inter-, super-, anti- and auto- – what they mean and how to spell words that use them.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning service. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board, and Tutwoo Kids certificates are not qualifications. Content was checked against the national curriculum for England in October 2026.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know what a prefix is and how it changes meaning Choose correctly between in-, il-, im- and ir- Spell words with double letters such as misspell and irregular Use prefix meanings to work out new words

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Prefixes that mean “not”
  • in-, il-, im- and ir-
  • Prefixes with meanings

For grown-ups
Sources and further reading for parents, carers and teachers.

Final Assessment

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