CFU- Prefix Mis-

A. DIRECTIONS: Each word below uses the prefix mis-. Choose the word that fits in each sentence, and write the letter on the line. Each word will be used only once.

a. misgivings    b. misheard    c. misinformed    d. misdialing    e. mislabeled    f. misfire

1. After several failed launch attempts, we hoped the fifth rocket wouldn’t ______.

2. Please repeat what you just said, because I think I ______ you.

3. Cam had serious ______ about trying to climb the mountain without proper supplies.

4. I was told he would be coming, but since he’s not here, I must have been ______.

5. Morris was trying to make a call using the house’s old rotary phone, but he kept ______ the number.

6. The dress’s tag is ______; it’s too large to be a size 2.

B. DIRECTIONS: Reread the sentences in part A. Then, provide the definition for each of the words.

1. misgivings: ____________________________________________________________

2. misheard: ____________________________________________________________

3. misinformed: ____________________________________________________________

4. misdialing: ____________________________________________________________

5. mislabeled: ____________________________________________________________

6. misfire: ____________________________________________________________

A. DIRECTIONS: Select the correct word to complete each sentence.

Paul tried to tell the story about falling through the ice, but the problem was that he (misfiled/misremembered) a lot of the important details.

B. DIRECTIONS: Use each of the following words in a complete sentence.

1. mismatched _____________________________________________

2. miscalculate _____________________________________________

3. mistimed _____________________________________________

4. mismanaged _____________________________________________