Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' often means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'inactive' (not active).

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' also means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'imperfect' (not perfect).

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'illegible' (not able to be read).

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'disagree' (not agree).

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'unbelievable' (not believable).

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'im-'.

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An example is 'impatient', which means 'not patient'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'in-'.

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An example is 'inactive', which means 'not active'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'il-'.

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An example is 'illegible', which means 'not able to be read'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

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An example is 'dislike', which means 'not like'.