WorksheetsIm, Il, In, Ir Prefix Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What do the prefixes IM, IL, IN, and IR usually mean?
“very”
“before”
“not”
“again”
A sentence says: The instructions were illegible. Which reason best explains why this word has the prefix il-?
The writing was not able to be read.
The writing was very neat.
The instructions were not important.
The words were written again.
Why would calling stealing illegal make sense?
Because “il” means not, so it’s not legal.
Because “il” means very, so it’s very wrong.
Because “il” means before, so the rule came before the law.
Because “il” means after, so the rule came after the law.
Which situation best shows someone being immature?
A student calmly explains their answer in math class.
A child throws a tantrum after losing a game.
A person obeys the rules at school.
A student writes neatly on their paper.
Which of these situations best shows something that is insufficient?
A runner brings enough water for a long race.
A baker does not have enough sugar to finish the cake.
A class has just the right number of pencils.
A student copies a recipe correctly.
A student says an answer is “inaccurate.” How does the prefix in- help explain why the answer is wrong?
It shows the answer is not correct.
It shows the answer is before correct.
It shows the answer is very correct.
It shows the answer is again correct.
Which action best shows someone being irrational?
Counting carefully before making a choice
Screaming because the sky turned cloudy
Reading instructions step by step
Solving a puzzle by thinking
If someone says a comment is irrelevant, why might it not fit into a discussion?
Because it is not connected to the topic
Because it is very helpful
Because it is before the main idea
Because it is again repeated
Why might “inactive” be a good word for a video game player who isn’t moving their character?
Because “in” means not, so they are not active
Because “in” means inside, so the player is indoors
Because “in” means very, so they are very still
Because “in” means before, so they played earlier
Which situation best shows someone being inept?
A soccer player who kicks the ball into their own goal by mistake
A chef who makes a perfect cake
A student who explains their math answer clearly
A singer who remembers every lyric
If a person’s behavior is called impertinent, what might be the best explanation?
They are not showing respect.
They are very polite.
They are not correct.
They are very tired.
A student says, “2 + 2 = 5 is inaccurate.” What part of the word explains why?
“ac” means before
“cur” means again
“in” means not
“ate” means very
Which choice shows someone’s actions being insane?
Running around yelling at nothing
Reading a book quietly in a chair
Finishing their homework neatly
Washing dishes after dinner
A class rule says cheating is illegal. Why is that the best word?
Because it is not allowed by law or rules
Because it happens before the test
Because it is very easy to do
Because it is again repeated
Which situation shows someone being irrational?
Refusing to play a game because they saw a black cat
Explaining why a math answer makes sense
Following a recipe step by step
Walking calmly to the store
Which situation would show an impediment (something that slows or blocks progress)?
A broken bridge keeping cars from crossing
A student finishing a project quickly
A teacher erasing the board
A chef cooking with all ingredients ready
If homework directions are illegible, what does that mean for the students?
They cannot read the writing.
They cannot finish the work.
They can read it easily.
They must do it again.
Why does “inactive volcano” make sense for one that has not erupted in many years?
Because “in” means not, so it is not active
Because “in” means inside, so it is underground
Because “in” means very, so it is very calm
Because “in” means before, so it erupted long ago
Which situation shows insufficient supplies?
A class of 25 students has only 15 books
A baker has every ingredient for cookies
A runner drinks water during the race
A student writes a long essay
Which example best shows someone being immature?
Refusing to share crayons and yelling at a friend
Helping a classmate clean up
Explaining a story calmly
Reading carefully before answering
