Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct prefix (
im,
dis, or
un) based on the meaning of the word and the picture provided. We’ll go through each one step by step.
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1. It seems ___possible to make Tom laugh.
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Picture: A boy (Tom) is frowning, holding a stuffed animal, with tears on his face — he’s not laughing.
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Meaning: He *cannot* be made to laugh → it's
not possible.
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"Impossible" means "not possible".
- The prefix
im- is used to form negative words like
impossible.
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✔ Correct answer: im
> ✔️
impossible
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2. These shoes are ___comfortable.
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Picture: A pair of red, stiff-looking boots that look uncomfortable.
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Meaning: The shoes are
not comfortable.
- The prefix
un- is commonly used with adjectives like "comfortable" →
uncomfortable.
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✘ im- doesn’t work here (we don’t say "imcomfortable").
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✘ dis- is usually for actions (e.g., disagree), not comfort.
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✔ Correct answer: un
> ✔️
uncomfortable
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3. Your closet is ___tidy!
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Picture: A messy closet with clothes and items scattered everywhere.
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Meaning: The closet is
not tidy.
- The word
untidy is the standard form.
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✔ Correct answer: un
> ✔️
untidy
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4. It is ___polite to use loud voice in the classroom.
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Picture: Kids talking loudly in class — disruptive behavior.
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Meaning: Using a loud voice is
not polite.
- The correct word is
impolite.
- Prefix
im- is used with words like "polite", "patient", etc.
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✔ Correct answer: im
> ✔️
impolite
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5. You always ___agree with me!
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Picture: Two boys looking at each other, one pointing — suggesting disagreement.
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Meaning: They do
not agree.
- The word is
disagree.
- The prefix
dis- means "not" when used with verbs like "agree", "like", "appear".
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✔ Correct answer: dis
> ✔️
disagree
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
im – impossible
2.
un – uncomfortable
3.
un – untidy
4.
im – impolite
5.
dis – disagree
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Summary of Prefix Rules:
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im-: Used before words starting with
p, m, b (e.g.,
impossible,
impatient,
imperfect)
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un-: Most common prefix for negation; works with most adjectives (e.g.,
unhappy,
unfair,
untidy)
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dis-: Often used with verbs (e.g.,
disagree,
dislike,
disconnect)
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