10 Questions
What is the general meaning of the prefix un-?
to indicate the opposite or reverse of
What is the meaning of the word 'unhappy'?
not happy
What is the effect of adding the prefix un- to a root word?
it indicates the opposite or reverse of the root word
Which of the following words does not use the prefix un-?
happiness
What is the meaning of the word 'unusual'?
not usual or ordinary
What does the prefix un- typically indicate about the root word it is attached to?
it has an opposite or contrasting meaning
Which of the following words is likely to have a meaning that is the opposite of the root word?
unfamiliar
What is the relationship between the words 'unbreakable' and 'breakable'?
They are antonyms
What is the purpose of using the prefix un- in words like 'unhappy' and 'unusual'?
To indicate a reversal or opposite of the root word's meaning
What can be inferred about the meaning of the word 'unbelievable'?
It is not believable at all
Test your knowledge of the prefix un- and its effect on root words. Learn how to use the prefix un- to form antonyms and understand the meanings of words like 'unhappy' and 'unusual'.
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