Negative Prefixes In, Un, Dis, Mis

English V

Review

Study the prefixes attached to the words in the box and tell what word corresponds to

the meaning of the phrase below.

overcrowded underline ex-president overtime underage superman

Review

overcrowded underline ex-president overtime underage superman

a. not yet 21 years oldb. draw a line belowc. too populatedd. beyond normal human abilitye. former president

Checking of Assignment

Singular Plural1. calf calves2. louse lice3. life lives4. belief beliefs5. community communities

Motivation

Have you watched a live PBA game or any game as such? Can you describe your experience to the class?

Presentation

The Tennis Tournament There was an overflow crowd at SBMA Tennis Tournament this past week. The weather was clear, bright, sunny and sparkling, not a cloud in sight. But it was hot! With standing room only, everyone was sticky close, restless, and uncomfortable. The shelter of the room was incomplete.

Because of this condition, the crowd was impolite and inattentive. It was too crowded because of illegal entry of some viewers. Some went home early and discontinued watching the tournament because of the unlimited number of viewers. As a result, the tournament was a failure and considered as nonsense when it ended for the irregular viewers. But for the fans, the match left them hot, bothered and tired but satisfied.

Analysis and Discussion

a. * What is the paragraph about? * What was the weather on that day? * Was it good for the viewers? Why is it

so? * Do you think the tournament a success? * If you were in the crowd, will you stay to finish the game or leave like the other irate viewers? Why?

Analysis and Discussion

b. Look at the underlined words in the paragraph. What is the root word of each word?uncomfortable inattentiveincomplete illegal discontinuedimpolite unlimited nonsense

Analysis and Discussion

uncomfortable – comfortableincomplete – complete

impolite – politeinattentive – attentive

illegal – legaldiscontinued – continue

unlimited – limitnonsense - sense

Analysis and Discussion

*What is the syllable added to the root word? * Where is this syllable placed, at the beginning of the root word or at the end?* What do we call these syllables added at the beginning of the root word?

Analysis and Discussion

* Does the meaning of the word change when we add the syllable at the beginning? * What is the meaning of prefixes un, in, im, il, dis, non?

Remember

A PREFIX is a word part or syllable that is added at the beginning or before the root word to form a new word. It

changes the meaning. Prefixes dis, in, un and im are negative

prefixes meaning not.

Application

Give the meaning of the followingunjust – (not just) insaneimproper ungratefulunfair dishonestimpatient independentdisarranged misplace

Evaluation

Use the proper prefix to replace the underlined phrase as you rewrite the following sentences..1. One of the reasons for his failing grades was his not regular attendance.2. The poem was not understood because of the not pronounced words.3. I was not able to call Ram because it seems his phone was not connected.

Evaluation

Use the proper prefix to replace the underlined phrase as you rewrite the following sentences..

4. Mother was not practical in spending money.5. It is not wise to spend too much for fiestas.

Assignment

Answer Activity 5 on page 79 of your Reading

Textbook.