Prefixes in Im Ir Il

Select all the prefixes that convey a meaning of 'not'.

• in-

• im-

• il-

• ir-

Answer explanation

What is a prefix?

• a part added to the middle of a word

• root word

• a part added to the beginning of a word

• a part added to the end of a word

The meaning of im- is...

• not

• two

• middle

• before, ahead of time

Match the prefixes with the root word.

• logical

• ir

• approptiate

• in

• resistable

• im

• partial

• il

Which of the following words uses the prefix 'im-' correctly?

• Impossible

• Imhappy

• Imnormal

• Imperfect

What does the prefix 'il-' mean in the word 'illegal'?

• Not

• Before

• After

• With

Choose the word that correctly uses the prefix 'ir-'.

• Irregular

• Irhappy

• Irpossible

• Irnormal

Which prefix would you use to form a word meaning 'not logical'?

• Il-

• Im-

• Ir-

• In-

What is the function of a prefix in English?

• To change the meaning of a word

• To add a suffix

• To form a new language

• To create a sentence

Identify the prefix in the word 'impatient'.

• Im-

• In-

• Ir-

• Il-