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b. The Prefix re-
The function of the prefix re- does not change the word-class category of the word when attached to the base forms.
Examples re- + write verb = rewrite verb ‘to write something again in
different or better way ’ re- + set verb = reset verb ‘to place something in position again ’
re- + shape verb = reshape verb ‘to shape or form something again or in differen way ’
re- + admit verb = readmit verb ’to allow someone to become a member of a grou or an organization again ’
c. The Prefix mis-
The function of the prefix mis- maintains the word-class category of the word when attached to the base forms.
Examples. mis- + understand verb = misunderstand verb ‘ to interpert words,
instructions, etc wrongly ‘ mis- + calculate verb = miscalculate verb ‘to calculate amount,
distance, measurement, etc wrongly ‘ mis- + apply verb = misapply verb ‘ to use something for the
wrong purpose or in wrong way ‘ mis- + behave verb = misbehave verb ’ to behave wrongly ‘
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d. The Prefix trans-
The function of the prefix trans- maintains the word-class category of the verb when it is attached to the base forms
Examples. trans- + from verb = transform verb ‘ to change the shape,
appearance or character of something or someone completely ’
trans- + migrate verb = transmigrate verb ‘ to move from one place to another ’
trans- + figure verb = transfigure verb ‘ to change the appearance of something or someone as to make themit nobler
or more beautiful ’
e. The Prefix over-
The function of the prefix over- maintains the word-class category of the word when attached to the base forms
Examples. over- + sleep verb = oversleep verb ‘ to sleep longer or later than
one intended ‘ over- + cook verb = overcook verb ‘ to cook food for longer than it
is necessary ‘ over- + do verb = overdo verb ‘ to do, perfom, or express
something too fully or fortoo long over- + book verb = overbook verb ’ to reserve seats, rooms, etc for
too many passengers or visitors on aircraf, in a hotel, etc. ‘
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f. The Prefix sub-
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