Understanding the Prefix 'Mis' for 10-Year-Olds

Hey Vienna! Let's discover what the prefix 'mis' means together.

The prefix 'mis' comes from an old word meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly'. When we see 'mis' at the beginning of a word, it usually means that something is done wrongly or in a wrong way.

For example:

• Misunderstand: If you misunderstand something, it means you didn't understand it correctly.
• Misplace: If you misplace something, it means you put it in the wrong spot.
• Mistake: A mistake is when you do something wrongly.

So, when you see 'mis' at the start of a word, remember it means something went wrong or was done incorrectly!