Prefixes Im and In

What does the prefixes im- and in- mean?

• cause to, make happen

• over

• before

• in or into

A word part that goes at the beginning of a word and changes the word's meaning. 

• prefix

• suffix

What does the prefix im- mean?

• again

• before

• not

• under

What does the prefix in- mean?

• before

• not

• under

• again

Sort these words into two groups based on their prefixes "im-" and "in-". Inactive Impossible Inaccurate Immature Impolite Incorrect Which group does "Incorrect" belong to?

• im-

• in-

Choose the sentence that uses an "im-" or "in-" prefix word correctly.

• She was very patient waiting for her turn.

• The box was impossible to open without a key.

• He ran very quickly to the store.

• The cat slept quietly on the sofa.

Which word has the prefix "im-"?

• incredible

• irregular

• immature

• inside

What does the prefix "im-" in "imperfect" suggest about the word's meaning?

• Perfect

• Not perfect

• Very perfect

• Before perfect

Match the prefixes with the root word.

• partial

• in

• logical

• ir

• resistable

• im

• approptiate

• il

What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

• A) again

• B) before

• C) not

• D) under