Solved Question Paper BEGLA 137 June 2024 TEE

Add prefixes to the following words to make opposites

How to Make Opposite Words Using Prefixes

In English, we can often change the meaning of a word to its opposite by adding a prefix. A prefix is a group of letters added before a word. Common prefixes used to form opposites are:

• un- (e.g., unhappy)
• in-, im-, il-, ir- (e.g., incorrect, impossible, illegal, irregular)
• dis- (e.g., disagree)
• non- (e.g., nonverbal)

Let’s look at each word and make its opposite by adding a suitable prefix. Then, we’ll see three more examples using the same prefix pattern.

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(a) Comfortable → Uncomfortable

• Prefix used: un-
• Meaning: Not comfortable

More examples:

1. Happy → Unhappy
2. Fair → Unfair
3. Safe → Unsafe

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(b) Necessary → Unnecessary

• Prefix used: un-
• Meaning: Not necessary

More examples:

1. Wanted → Unwanted
2. Known → Unknown
3. Clear → Unclear

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(c) Like → Dislike

• Prefix used: dis-
• Meaning: To not like

More examples:

1. Agree → Disagree
2. Appear → Disappear
3. Connect → Disconnect

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(d) Valid → Invalid

• Prefix used: in-
• Meaning: Not valid

More examples:

1. Active → Inactive
2. Complete → Incomplete
3. Visible → Invisible

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(e) Regard → Disregard

• Prefix used: dis-
• Meaning: To have no regard or concern

More examples:

1. Obey → Disobey
2. Trust → Distrust
3. Approve → Disapprove