Prefix Matching
Prefix Definitions
Prefix Sentences
Prefix Meanings
Prefix Challenges
100

Match the word "___legal" with the correct prefix.

illegal (Prefix: il-)

100

Which prefix means "against"?

anti-

100

Complete the sentence: "It’s ___possible to solve this problem without help."

impossible (Prefix: im-)

100

What does "inactive" mean?

Not active (Prefix: in-)

100

Find a word with the prefix "anti-" and use it in a sentence.

Antibiotic - The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight the infection. (Prefix: anti-)

200

Match the word "___logical" with the correct prefix.

illogical (Prefix: il-)

200

Which prefix means "not or opposite of"?

dis-

200

Complete the sentence: "The theory was considered ___logical by the scientists."

illogical (Prefix: il-)

200

What does "disapprove" mean?

To not approve or to express a negative opinion (Prefix: dis-)

200

Find a word with the prefix "dis-" and use it in a sentence.

Disagree - I disagree with your opinion on the matter. (Prefix: dis-)

300

Match the word "___possible" with the correct prefix.

impossible (Prefix: im-)

300

Which prefix is used with words starting with "r" to mean "not"?

ir-

300

Complete the sentence: "The experiment was ___ethical and against the rules."

unethical (Prefix: un-)

300

What does "irreversible" mean?

Not able to be reversed or changed back (Prefix: ir-)

300

Find a word with the prefix "il-" and use it in a sentence.

Illiterate - The program helps illiterate adults learn to read. (Prefix: il-)

400

Match the word "___active" with the correct prefix.

inactive (Prefix: in-)

400

Which prefix is used with words starting with "m" or "p" to mean "not"?

im-

400

Complete the sentence: "The response was ___relevant to the discussion."

irrelevant (Prefix: ir-)

400

What does "unfriendly" mean?

Not friendly or not kind (Prefix: un-)

400

Find a word with the prefix "in-" and use it in a sentence.

Incomplete - The puzzle is incomplete without the last piece. (Prefix: in-)

500

Match the word "___balanced" with the correct prefix.

unbalanced (Prefix: un-)

500

Which prefix means "away from" or "opposite"?

dis-

500

Complete the sentence: "His behavior was ___acceptable in a formal setting."

unacceptable (Prefix: un-)

500

What does "illegal" mean?

Not legal or against the law (Prefix: il-)

500

Find a word with the prefix "un-" and use it in a sentence.

Unbelievable - The new invention was unbelievable! (Prefix: un-)