Prefix il-, im-, in-, ir- Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with 'l', such as 'illegal'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with 'm' or 'p', such as 'impossible'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with vowels or consonants, such as 'invisible'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with 'r', such as 'irregular'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'illegal'?

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An example is 'illegal', which means not allowed by law.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'impossible'?

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An example is 'impossible', which means not able to happen.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'invisible'?

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An example is 'invisible', which means not able to be seen.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'irregular'?

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An example is 'irregular', which means not regular or not following a pattern.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'impede' mean?

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To impede means to obstruct or hinder something.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'irreversible' mean?

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Irreversible means something that cannot be changed back to its original state.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A