Adding a prefix to the start of a word changes the meaning.
Dis- is a negative prefix. It means not or none. When we add dis- to the beginning of a word, we give it the opposite meaning.
Take a look at these example sentences.
The sun appears over the sea in the morning and disappears behind the mountains in the evening.
Stealing is dishonest. Now be honest with me, did you take the CD?
The children disobey their teacher; they never do what he says. It's only when they get older that they learn to obey.
It's ok to disagree with your boyfriend. You don't have to agree on everything.
Not being able to speak English can be a disadvantage. To get a good job English is an advantage.
Now complete these sentences with the correct dis- word.
