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Which prefix is used to indicate negation or absence in words such as 'incapable' and 'insatiable'?
Which prefix is used to indicate negation or absence in words such as 'incapable' and 'insatiable'?
- UN
- IM (correct)
- IL
- MIS
What is the meaning of the word 'injustice'?
What is the meaning of the word 'injustice'?
- A perfect situation
- A fair decision
- A legal outcome
- A lack of fairness (correct)
Which of the following words denotes something that cannot be measured?
Which of the following words denotes something that cannot be measured?
- Discomfort
- Immeasurable (correct)
- Incapable
- Dishonour
Which word is formed by using the prefix 'mis'?
Which word is formed by using the prefix 'mis'?
What does the word 'inspissate' likely mean based on its prefix?
What does the word 'inspissate' likely mean based on its prefix?
What is a prefix in word structure?
What is a prefix in word structure?
Which of the following is NOT considered a modal verb?
Which of the following is NOT considered a modal verb?
Modal verbs are used to express which of the following?
Modal verbs are used to express which of the following?
Which of the following best describes open class words?
Which of the following best describes open class words?
What are lexical words known for?
What are lexical words known for?
What is a prefix?
What is a prefix?
What does derivation involve?
What does derivation involve?
What is the base form of a word known as?
What is the base form of a word known as?
What defines open class words?
What defines open class words?
What is inflection primarily concerned with?
What is inflection primarily concerned with?
Which part of speech is considered closed class?
Which part of speech is considered closed class?
Which statement regarding prefixes and suffixes is true?
Which statement regarding prefixes and suffixes is true?
What is the purpose of stress in speech?
What is the purpose of stress in speech?
Which of the following correctly describes coordination in syntax?
Which of the following correctly describes coordination in syntax?
Which of the following modal verbs indicates necessity?
Which of the following modal verbs indicates necessity?
Which of the following represents the components of morphology?
Which of the following represents the components of morphology?
What is the role of modal verbs in grammar?
What is the role of modal verbs in grammar?
Which type of words serves primarily to connect other words rather than convey lexical meaning?
Which type of words serves primarily to connect other words rather than convey lexical meaning?
How many clauses are needed to form a complex sentence that combines person and action?
How many clauses are needed to form a complex sentence that combines person and action?
What is an open class category in language structure?
What is an open class category in language structure?
What phrase indicates a significant degree of comparison?
What phrase indicates a significant degree of comparison?
Which of the following pairs correctly represents a weak form compared to a strong form?
Which of the following pairs correctly represents a weak form compared to a strong form?
Which sentence correctly illustrates the use of a comparative adjective?
Which sentence correctly illustrates the use of a comparative adjective?
How would you categorize the phrase 'one of the best'?
How would you categorize the phrase 'one of the best'?
Which option does NOT belong to the category of comparison phrases?
Which option does NOT belong to the category of comparison phrases?
What role do auxiliary verbs play in a clause?
What role do auxiliary verbs play in a clause?
In the example 'She gave me a birthday present', what is the direct object?
In the example 'She gave me a birthday present', what is the direct object?
What is the primary focus of a clause?
What is the primary focus of a clause?
Which clause element identifies who performs the action?
Which clause element identifies who performs the action?
How can one determine if a verb in a sentence is a main verb or an auxiliary verb?
How can one determine if a verb in a sentence is a main verb or an auxiliary verb?
Which phrase correctly forms a comparison to express equality?
Which phrase correctly forms a comparison to express equality?
What is the purpose of using comparative structures in language?
What is the purpose of using comparative structures in language?
Which example demonstrates a comparison that emphasizes a lesser quality?
Which example demonstrates a comparison that emphasizes a lesser quality?
What kind of observations do the notes focus on?
What kind of observations do the notes focus on?
What does the mention of 'big' or 'small' differences signify in comparisons?
What does the mention of 'big' or 'small' differences signify in comparisons?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis-'?
Which suffix indicates a change of state or becoming?
Which suffix indicates a change of state or becoming?
Which of the following words includes the prefix 'out-'?
Which of the following words includes the prefix 'out-'?
What does the suffix '-en' signify?
What does the suffix '-en' signify?
Which of these prefixes suggests negation?
Which of these prefixes suggests negation?
What distinguishes regular verbs from irregular verbs?
What distinguishes regular verbs from irregular verbs?
What is the main function of lexical verbs?
What is the main function of lexical verbs?
Which of the following is an example of a word formed by adding a prefix?
Which of the following is an example of a word formed by adding a prefix?
What effect does adding a prefix have on a word?
What effect does adding a prefix have on a word?
Which of the following correctly describes the prefix 're-'?
Which of the following correctly describes the prefix 're-'?
Study Notes
Prefixes and Suffixes
- Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, while suffixes are added to the end.
- Prefixes can modify the meaning of a word to create its opposite (dis-) or emphasize excessiveness (en-), among other things.
- Suffixes are often used to form verbs (-ize, -en, -ate, -ify) indicating a becoming action.
- Regular verbs have consistent past tense and past participle forms (e.g., "jump" - "jumped" - "jumped").
- Irregular verbs have irregular past tense and past participle forms (e.g., "go" - "went" - "gone").
- New verbs can be formed by adding prefixes or suffixes to existing verbs, nouns, or adjectives.
Examples of Prefixes
- re-: indicates repetition or renewal (e.g., reabsorb, rearm, rebuild).
- dis-: indicates the opposite of the base word, separation, or lack of (e.g., disallow, disarm, disconnect, distinct).
- en-: indicates an increase or the concept of exceeding (e.g., enbook, overcome, exaggerate).
- un-: indicates the opposite or reversal (e.g., unbend, uncouple, unfold, unlock).
- mis-: indicates something done improperly or in error (e.g., misbehave, mishandle, misinform).
- out-: indicates exceeding or surpassing (e.g., outbid, outdo, outgrow, outgoing).
Examples of Suffixes
- -ize/-ise: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., computarize, energize, stabilize).
- -en: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., awaken, flatten, magnetize).
- -ate: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., activate, liquidate, regulate).
- -ify: forms verbs meaning "to cause to become" (e.g., beautify, qualify, compile).
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Test your knowledge on the use of prefixes and suffixes in English language. This quiz will cover how these components modify word meanings and their roles in forming new verbs. Dive in to explore the fascinating world of word formation!
