dis-, in-, im-, re-, un- are the most common prefixes of the English language dis- means not or opposite of in- & im- mean in re- means again un- means not PS.: UN- can go before any letters IM is used before letters m and p –other than that IN is used Write the right prefix on the lines: _able _confortable _certain _like _happy _secure _invited _open _ adjust _known _assure _habit _connect _ability _agree _like _trust _turn _fresh _polite _possible _guise _formal _patient _store Now use some of the words in the sentences: The birthday party was very Boy, was he _ when he asked for help! The plants that grow here are very the plants where I live He was to solve the problem Everybody wants him to to his job I feel shy and around strangers He tried to his voice on the phone but I could tell it was him People have grown with the numerous delays Now you must the hose from the faucet 10 You look in that chair Do you want another one? 11 I am sorry but the restaurant is closed We will tonight at pm 12 Several species of birds _ the island 13 I am not sure of the address Could you your memory? 14 Much is _ about his early life in America 15 We don’t look eye to eye on the matter Actually we very much 16 Mary has learned to keep a positive attitude about her 17 The crew is trying to the old house to its original condition 18 The heavy rain made it to see the dark road 19 I was annoyed that he brought three guests to my party 20 It is a very _ situation I wish I could something to change it 21 The children need to _ to the new school 22 They generally dentists and doctors Key for the third task: informal impolite unlike unable return insecure disguise impatient disconnect 10 uncomfortable 11 reopen 12 inhabit 13 refresh 14 unknown 15 disagree 16 disability 17 restore 18 impossible 19 uninvited 20 unhappy 21 readjust 22 distrust