Understanding Prefixes 'in' and 'im'

The video tutorial introduces the prefixes 'in' and 'im', explaining how they alter the meaning of base words. Examples such as 'incomplete', 'impatient', and 'invisible' are used to illustrate this concept. Students are encouraged to practice by forming sentences with these prefixes. The video concludes with a review of the key concepts and a brief activity to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of prefixes like 'in' and 'im'?

• To change the tense of a word

• To add emphasis to a word

• To alter the meaning of a base word

• To make a word plural

What does the word 'incomplete' mean when the prefix 'in' is added?

• Almost complete

• Completely finished

• Not complete

• Partially complete

What is the base word in 'incomplete'?

• complete

• in

• completeness

• completion

How does the prefix 'im' change the meaning of the word 'patient'?

• It makes it mean 'very patient'

• It changes it to mean 'not patient'

• It means 'patient again'

• It means 'patiently waiting'

What is the base word in 'impatient'?

• patience

• impatience

• im

• patient

What is the meaning of 'invisible' when the prefix 'in' is added?

• Partially visible

• Not able to be seen

• Able to be seen

• Visible from a distance

Which prefix would you add to 'visible' to mean 'not visible'?

• un

• re

• dis

• in

What does the word 'impossible' mean?

• Not possible

• Easily possible

• Very possible

• Possibly difficult

What does the word 'inactive' mean?

• Actively engaged

• Partially active

• Very active

• Not active

Which of the following words means 'not active'?

• active

• inactive

• reactive

• overactive