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Understanding the Prefix Un- in English Vocabulary

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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'?

not happy (correct)

extremely happy

slightly happy

happy at times

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-?

happiness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'unusual'?

not usual or ordinary Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix un- typically indicate about the root word it is attached to?

it has an opposite or contrasting meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is likely to have a meaning that is the opposite of the root word?

unfamiliar Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the words 'unbreakable' and 'breakable'?

They are antonyms Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the meaning of the word 'unbelievable'?

It is not believable at all Signup and view all the answers