Morpheme Magic - Prefix Lesson 6 - IN, IM, IL, IR Flashcard

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' often means 'not' or 'into', indicating negation or direction.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' is a variant of 'in-' and typically means 'not' or 'into', used before 'b', 'm', or 'p'.

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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'.

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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'.

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What is the meaning of 'imminent'?

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Imminent means something that is about to happen or is impending.

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What does it mean to 'illustrate'?

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To illustrate means to make something clear by explaining or showing it, often with examples or pictures.

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What does 'inject' mean?

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To inject means to insert medicine into the body using a needle.

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What does 'invest' mean?

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To invest means to place money into something with the expectation of making a profit.

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What does 'irrigate' mean?

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To irrigate means to supply water to land or crops to help them grow.

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

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Example: 'invisible' (not visible).