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Let's solve each sentence by adding the correct prefix or suffix to the word in brackets to make a new word that fits the context. We'll use the given prefixes: DIS-, UN-, IM-, RE-, and suffixes: -ING, -ED, -ANCE, -FUL, -ABLE, -LY, -OUS, -ER.
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Answer: *impossible*
Explanation: Use prefix IM- to mean "not possible".
✔ Impossible
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Answer: *dangerous*
Explanation: Add suffix -OUS to form an adjective meaning "full of danger".
✔ Dangerous
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Answer: *cooked*
Explanation: Add suffix -ED to form the past participle of "cook" (used as an adjective).
✔ Cooked
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Answer: *unhappy*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not happy".
✔ Unhappy
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Answer: *appearance*
Explanation: Add suffix -ANCE to form a noun meaning "the way someone looks".
✔ Appearance
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Answer: *impatient*
Explanation: Use prefix IM- to mean "not patient".
✔ Impatient
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Answer: *helpful*
Explanation: Add suffix -FUL to mean "full of help".
✔ Helpful
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Answer: *dishonest*
Explanation: Use prefix DIS- to mean "not honest".
✔ Dishonest
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Answer: *teacher*
Explanation: Add suffix -ER to form the person who teaches.
✔ Teacher
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Answer: *interesting*
Explanation: Add suffix -ING to describe something that causes interest.
✔ Interesting
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Answer: *unknown*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not known".
✔ Unknown
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Answer: *rewrite*
Explanation: Use prefix RE- to mean "write again".
✔ Rewrite
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Answer: *unusual*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not usual".
✔ Unusual
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Answer: *enjoyable*
Explanation: Add suffix -ABLE to mean "capable of being enjoyed".
✔ Enjoyable
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Answer: *friendly*
Explanation: Add suffix -LY to form an adjective meaning "kind and friendly".
✔ Friendly
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Answer: *disagree*
Explanation: Use prefix DIS- to mean "not agree".
✔ Disagree
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1. impossible
2. dangerous
3. cooked
4. unhappy
5. appearance
6. impatient
7. helpful
8. dishonest
9. teacher
10. interesting
11. unknown
12. rewrite
13. unusual
14. enjoyable
15. friendly
16. disagree
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1. I can't answer this question. It's ............... (POSSIBLE).
Answer: *impossible*
Explanation: Use prefix IM- to mean "not possible".
✔ Impossible
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2. Don't stand near the water. It's too ............... (DANGER).
Answer: *dangerous*
Explanation: Add suffix -OUS to form an adjective meaning "full of danger".
✔ Dangerous
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3. I don't like this fish. It's not very well ............... (COOK).
Answer: *cooked*
Explanation: Add suffix -ED to form the past participle of "cook" (used as an adjective).
✔ Cooked
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4. Kate started crying because she was so ............... (HAPPY)
Answer: *unhappy*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not happy".
✔ Unhappy
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5. If you have a haircut it will change your ............... (APPEAR)
Answer: *appearance*
Explanation: Add suffix -ANCE to form a noun meaning "the way someone looks".
✔ Appearance
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6. Paul never waits in queues. He is too ............... (PATIENT)
Answer: *impatient*
Explanation: Use prefix IM- to mean "not patient".
✔ Impatient
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7. Thank you for your advice. You have been very ............... (HELP)
Answer: *helpful*
Explanation: Add suffix -FUL to mean "full of help".
✔ Helpful
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8. Stealing other people's money is ............... (HONEST)
Answer: *dishonest*
Explanation: Use prefix DIS- to mean "not honest".
✔ Dishonest
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9. Our science ............... is very young. (TEACH)
Answer: *teacher*
Explanation: Add suffix -ER to form the person who teaches.
✔ Teacher
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10. Harry didn't think the book was very ............... (INTEREST).
Answer: *interesting*
Explanation: Add suffix -ING to describe something that causes interest.
✔ Interesting
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11. A million pounds was given to the hospital by an ............... person (KNOWN)
Answer: *unknown*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not known".
✔ Unknown
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12. When you ............... this paragraph, make it a bit shorter (WRITE)
Answer: *rewrite*
Explanation: Use prefix RE- to mean "write again".
✔ Rewrite
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13. Mary was wearing a/an ............... hat (USUAL)
Answer: *unusual*
Explanation: Use prefix UN- to mean "not usual".
✔ Unusual
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14. That was a great film. It was really ............... (ENJOY)
Answer: *enjoyable*
Explanation: Add suffix -ABLE to mean "capable of being enjoyed".
✔ Enjoyable
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15. I like this town. The people are very ............... (FRIEND)
Answer: *friendly*
Explanation: Add suffix -LY to form an adjective meaning "kind and friendly".
✔ Friendly
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16. I don't think you're right. I ............... with you completely (AGREE)
Answer: *disagree*
Explanation: Use prefix DIS- to mean "not agree".
✔ Disagree
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✔ Final Answers:
1. impossible
2. dangerous
3. cooked
4. unhappy
5. appearance
6. impatient
7. helpful
8. dishonest
9. teacher
10. interesting
11. unknown
12. rewrite
13. unusual
14. enjoyable
15. friendly
16. disagree
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Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation in another language!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of prefixes and suffixes worksheet 6th grade.
