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What is the general meaning of the prefix un-?
What is the general meaning of the prefix un-?
- to indicate a frequency or repetition
- to indicate the opposite or reverse of (correct)
- to indicate a similarity or likeness
- to indicate a small amount
What is the meaning of the word 'unhappy'?
What is the meaning of the word 'unhappy'?
- not happy (correct)
- extremely happy
- slightly happy
- happy at times
What is the effect of adding the prefix un- to a root word?
What is the effect of adding the prefix un- to a root word?
- it indicates the opposite or reverse of the root word (correct)
- it changes the part of speech of the word
- it makes the word more intense
- it adds a specific time or place to the word
Which of the following words does not use the prefix un-?
Which of the following words does not use the prefix un-?
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What is the meaning of the word 'unusual'?
What is the meaning of the word 'unusual'?
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What does the prefix un- typically indicate about the root word it is attached to?
What does the prefix un- typically indicate about the root word it is attached to?
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Which of the following words is likely to have a meaning that is the opposite of the root word?
Which of the following words is likely to have a meaning that is the opposite of the root word?
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What is the relationship between the words 'unbreakable' and 'breakable'?
What is the relationship between the words 'unbreakable' and 'breakable'?
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What is the purpose of using the prefix un- in words like 'unhappy' and 'unusual'?
What is the purpose of using the prefix un- in words like 'unhappy' and 'unusual'?
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What can be inferred about the meaning of the word 'unbelievable'?
What can be inferred about the meaning of the word 'unbelievable'?
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