Understanding Prefixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial explains the use of prefixes 'in-', 'im-', 'il-', and 'ir-' to form adjectives that convey the opposite meaning. It provides examples for each prefix, demonstrating how they modify adjectives to express negation or opposition. The tutorial aims to help learners understand the application of these prefixes in English grammar.

What is the primary function of prefixes in adjectives?

• To enhance the meaning

• To add a positive connotation

• To negate or reverse the meaning

• To change the tense

Which prefix would you use to indicate 'not accurate'?

• in

• ir

• il

• im

What does the word 'incapable' mean?

• Very able

• Overly able

• Not able

• Partially able

What does the word 'inconsiderate' mean?

• Partially thoughtful

• Very thoughtful

• Overly thoughtful

• Not thoughtful

Which prefix is used in the word 'immature'?

• ir

• il

• im

• in

What is the meaning of 'impossible'?

• Not possible

• Very possible

• Partially possible

• Overly possible

Which prefix is used in the word 'impatient'?

• il

• ir

• im

• in

What does the word 'immobile' mean?

• Very mobile

• Not moving

• Overly mobile

• Partially mobile

Which prefix is used in the word 'illegal'?

• in

• im

• il

• ir

What does 'illegible' mean?

• Not readable

• Overly readable

• Partially readable

• Very readable