Making Complaints In English

The video tutorial explains the use of negative prefixes in English to express problems or negative situations. It introduces common prefixes like 'dis-', 'un-', 'in-', 'im-', and 'ir-', providing examples for each. The tutorial concludes with a practical scenario where a customer uses these prefixes to express dissatisfaction with hotel service.

What is the effect of adding a negative prefix to a positive word in English?

• It makes the word more positive.

• It changes the word to a different language.

• It gives the word a negative meaning.

• It makes the word longer.

Which of the following words becomes negative with the prefix 'dis'?

• Respectful

• Tidy

• Correct

• Possible

What does the prefix 'un' do to the word 'fair'?

• Has no effect

• Turns it into a noun

• Changes it to 'unfair'

• Makes it more fair

Which prefix is used with words starting with 'M' or 'P'?

• dis

• un

• im

• ir

What is the correct negative prefix for the word 'rational'?

• ir

• im

• un

• dis

In the hotel complaint scenario, which word is used to describe the staff's behavior?

• Disrespectful

• Friendly

• Professional

• Clean

What negative prefix is used in the word 'unfriendly'?

• im

• ir

• un

• dis