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Use prefixes sub- and inter-

Add prefixes sub- (subdivision, subheading, submarine, submerge) and inter- (interact, intercity, international, interview)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a submarine 🚢. It goes UNDER the water. The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'!

  2. 2

    What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

  3. 3

    Look at these words: 'submarine' 🚢 (under water), 'subway' 🚇 (under the ground), 'subtitle' 📺 (words under the picture). They all start with 'sub-'!

  4. 4

    Let's build a word with 'sub-'. Take 'marine' (the sea) and add 'sub-'. What do you get?

  5. 5

    Now build a word with 'inter-'. Start with 'national' (about one country) and add 'inter-' in front.

  6. 6

    Which word uses 'sub-' to mean 'below zero'?

  7. 7

    Which word uses 'inter-' to mean 'between cities'?

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