The Prefixes 'il-', 'im' and 'ir' - Worksheet

The worksheet titled "The Prefixes 'il-', 'im-' and 'ir-'" is an educational resource aimed at enhancing students' understanding of these specific prefixes and how they alter the meaning of root words. The task requires pupils to select the correctly prefixed word from a list of options, such as choosing 'irrelevant' over 'ilrelevant', 'impossible' rather than 'ilpossible', and 'irregular' instead of 'illregular'. Additionally, the worksheet includes an exercise where students must find the definitions of words that have been modified by these prefixes, ensuring they comprehend the new meanings, such as 'irreparable' indicating something that cannot be fixed and 'irresistible' meaning something that cannot be resisted.

Following the initial exercises, students are challenged to apply their knowledge by adding the correct prefix to a series of root words, transforming them into words like 'impossible', 'illegal', and 'irresponsible'. This activity not only tests their grasp of the prefixes but also their understanding of the words' definitions, such as 'impossible' being something that cannot be done and 'immature' referring to someone not fully developed or behaving childishly. To further cement their learning, students are then asked to construct sentences using the newly formed words, providing a practical application of both vocabulary and grammatical structure, thereby reinforcing their literacy skills in an interactive and engaging manner.