This prefix means "without" or "not" and helps us form words like "disagree" or "disappear."
What is dis-
I brought _________ snacks for the movie night, just chips and popcorn. *a) a lot of *b) a few *c) too many
b) a few(✅)
The movie was entertaining, but it lacked a __________ bit of excitement. *a) marginal *b) slightly *c) a little (also acceptable) - a little
b) slightly (✅) - slightly suggests a small difference or amount.
c) a little (also acceptable) (✅)
This prefix means "again" and helps us form words like "restart" or "revise."
What is re-
There was _________ information in the textbook, it felt overwhelming. *a) hardly any *b) much *c) a large amount
b) much(✅)
There has been a __________ improvement in air quality since the new regulations were implemented. *a) least *b) marginal *c) a little
b) marginal (✅) - marginal suggests a small or barely noticeable improvement.
This prefix means "not" or "lack of" and helps us form words like "immoral" or "impossible."
What is im-
We have _________ time left to finish the project, let's work quickly! *a) no *b) a few *c) hardly any
c) hardly any(✅)
I need __________ help with this project, mostly just proofreading. *a) least *b) a little *c) slightly
b) a little (✅) - a little suggests a small amount of help.
This prefix means "too much" or "beyond" and helps us form words like "overeat" or "overrun."
What is over-
There are _________ interesting places to visit in this city. *a) a large amount *b) many *c) too many
b) many(✅)
The chances of rain are __________ today, around 20%. *a) least *b) slightly *c) marginal
c) marginal (✅) - marginal suggests a low or borderline chance.
This prefix means "not active" or "lacking in" and helps us form words like "inactive" or "incompetent."
What is in-
_________ people showed up for the party due to the bad weather. *a) Many *b) Too many *c) Hardly any (✅)
c) Hardly any (✅)
The difference in price between the two brands is __________ . *a) a little *b) slightly *c) least
slightly (✅) - slightly suggests a small but noticeable difference.