Exploring Adjective Prefixes and Suffixes in English

This video tutorial introduces the concept of prefixes and suffixes in English adjectives. It explains how prefixes like 'un-', 'in-', 'ir-', 'im-', and 'il-' are used to make adjectives negative, and how suffixes like '-able', '-en', '-ese', '-ful', '-ative', '-ous', and '-some' are used to form adjectives from nouns or verbs. The video provides examples and practice sentences to help learners identify and use these prefixes and suffixes effectively. It concludes with pronunciation practice and encourages viewers to continue practicing to improve their understanding.

Which prefix is used to make the adjective 'fair' negative?

• un

• in

• ir

• im

What prefix would you use to make the word 'responsible' negative?

• dis

• in

• un

• ir

Which prefix is used to negate the adjective 'logical'?

• il

• ir

• in

• im

What is a prefix in the context of English adjectives?

• Letters added at the beginning of a word

• A type of suffix

• A standalone word

• Letters added at the end of a word

Which of the following words is an example of using the suffix 'able'?

• Comfortable

• Handsome

• Black

• Unhelpful

What does the suffix 'ous' generally indicate in adjectives?

• Full of

• Pertaining to

• Without

• Capable of

What is the role of suffixes in English language?

• To create adverbs

• To form plurals

• To form past tense

• To transform words into adjectives

What does the suffix 'ful' imply when added to a word?

• Origin or material

• Lacking the quality

• Full of the quality

• Capable of being

Identify the suffix in the adjective 'handsome'.

• some

• hand

• son

• none

Which sentence correctly uses a prefix to form a negative adjective?

• She is a dishonest woman.

• She has a black car.

• The actor is handsome.

• I hate oily food.