The following words from the text have one common feature – negative affixes. Read the rule below and make the opposites to the words using the affixes in- (il-, ir-, im-), un-, dis-, mis-, non-, -less:
unclear | discover | invalid | immaterial | wireless |
Are there any rules?
There is no rule. The most usual and the most used is "un-". "in-" is a prefix from Latin, so it is usually seen with Latin roots or with one syllable native English roots. "in-"changes to "im-" before "m", "p", and "b". It changes to "il-" before "l" and to "ir-" before "r". "dis-" creates a negative state or the absence of something. The affix "-less" negates a quality and it is the opposite of "-ful". "-mis-" has the meaning of something wrong. Always consult a dictionary. HELP
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the previous exercise. The words are used only once.