Prefixes in Word Building
Explore the concept of prefixes in word building with examples like un-, il-, im-, and ir-. Learn how prefixes change the meaning of words by being placed before the root. Discover rules for using common prefixes to create new words. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of language structure.
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WORD-BUILDING: PREFIXES By:Asst. Prof. Muayad R. Habib / Dept. of English / Headway University / Level 2 For All MA At The Dept. of Physical Education & Sport Sciences / College of Basic Education / Al-Mustansyriah / Apr. 2
WHAT IS A PREFIX ? A PREFIX IS A GROUP OF LETTERS PLACED BEFORE THE ROOT OF A WORD FOR EXAMPLE THE WORD UNHAPPY CONSISTS OF THE PREFIX UN- (MEANS MOT ) COMBINED WITH THE ROOT (STEM) HAPPY , / THE WORD UNHAPPY MEANS NOT HAPPY . (( PERFIX + WORD = NEW WORD )) un-in-il- im-ir-
RULES ? 1. (un-) = unexpected ; unhurt ; 1.( il- ) is used with words beginning uncomfortable ; with . (L) unimportant 2. ( im- ) is often used with words .2. (in-) = inappropriate ; indirect beginning with (m) and (P) indirect ; inexperienced ; 3. (ir-) is used with words beginning 3. (ir-) = irregular ; irrelevant with ( r ) . . 4. (il-) = illegal 5. ( im- ) = immature; impatient ; impersonal ; immobile
