Prefixes im-. in-, non-, un-, mis-

A prefix is a word part attached to:

• the beginning of a root word
• the middle of a root word
• the end of a root word
• the end of the alphabet

What does the prefix "im" mean? (more than one answer)

• I am

• not

• opposite of

• same

Don't talk with food in your mouth! That is very_______!

• immobile

• impolite

• illegible

It is _________ to cry because your pencil broke. Just sharpen it and get back to work. No big deal!

• immature

• illiterate

• illegal

What does the prefix "mis" mean? (more than one answer)

• wrong

• long for

• right

• bad

Be disobedient or having a bad manner.

• Misbehave

• Miscalculate

What does the prefix "non" mean?

• also

• pro

• out

• not

People that are allergic to dairy must have _____ alternatives.

• nonfat

• nondairy

• nonfiction

• nonprofit

Many people enjoy reading _____ books to learn new information.

• nonsense

• nondairy

• nonverbal

• nonfiction

What does the prefix "in" mean? (more than one answer)

• in

• opposite of

• not

• for