Exploring Prefixes Im and In

The video tutorial focuses on teaching prefixes, specifically 'M' and 'in'. It begins with an introduction to prefixes and their significance in altering the meaning of base words. The instructor explains that prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of root words to change their meaning, often to mean 'not'. Examples such as 'imperfect' and 'incorrect' are used to illustrate this concept. The video includes practice exercises where students are encouraged to discuss and determine the meanings of words with prefixes. The session concludes with a review of the words and their meanings, reinforcing the learning objectives.

What is a prefix?

• A word part added at the end of a root word

• A word part added at the beginning of a root word

• A full word added in the middle of sentences

• A standalone word that doesn't attach to others

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the prefix 'in' signify when added to 'perfect'?

• Not perfect

• Very perfect

• Beyond perfect

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word 'incorrect' imply?

• None of the above

• Correct in every way

• Not correct

• Extremely correct

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does 'impolite' mean?

• Extremely polite

• Not polite

• Somewhat polite

• Very polite

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the meaning of 'invisible' when 'in' is used as a prefix?

• Colorfully visible

• Highly visible

• Not visible

• Barely visible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does 'inactive' suggest?

• Very active

• None of the above

• Not active

• Slightly active

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does adding 'im' to 'possible' imply?

• Barely possible

• Not possible

• Highly possible

• Always possible

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does 'impatient' mean?

• Always patient

• Somewhat patient

• Very patient

• Not patient

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

What does 'improper' suggest?

• Completely proper

• Proper in all ways

• Slightly proper

• Not proper

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does 'inconsiderate' mean?

• Very considerate

• Somewhat considerate

• Always considerate

• Not considerate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B