Prefix -il and -ir

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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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 'ir-' mean?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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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 the meaning of the word 'illegible'?

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Illegible means 'not able to be read'.

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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 the meaning of the word 'replaceable'?

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Replaceable means 'able to be replaced'.

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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 the meaning of the word 'logical'?

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Logical means 'making sense or reasonable'.

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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 is the meaning of the word 'irresponsible'?

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Irresponsible means 'not showing a proper sense of responsibility'.

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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 is the meaning of the word 'legible'?

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Legible means 'able to be read clearly'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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

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An example is 'illegible'.

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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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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'ir-'.

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An example is 'irresponsible'.

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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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How can you tell if a word has the prefix 'il-' or 'ir-'?

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Look for the root word; if it starts with 'l', use 'il-', if it starts with 'r', use 'ir-'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A