Question 1

What prefixes are practised in negative prefixes easy?

Accepted Answer

Negative prefixes easy focuses on un- and dis-, two common ways to make opposite meanings. You practise forms such as unhappy, unfair, disagree and disappear in clear B1 sentence contexts. The sentence should show that the meaning is negative or opposite. This page is a starting point for learners who need to recognise that prefixes attach to particular words. It does not try to cover every negative prefix in English; it builds confidence with the two most accessible patterns first.

Question 2

How do I choose between un- and dis-?

Accepted Answer

Choose the prefix that naturally belongs with the word family. English does not allow every possible combination, so the answer is not always predictable from meaning alone. We say unfair, not disfair, and disappear, not unappear. The sentence tells you that an opposite meaning is needed, but vocabulary knowledge tells you which prefix is correct. If you are unsure, test the completed word in a short phrase and ask whether it sounds like a real English word. Always test the completed answer in the full sentence.

Question 3

What should beginners check after adding a negative prefix?

Accepted Answer

After adding un- or dis-, reread the whole sentence to confirm that the negative meaning is required. Sometimes learners add a prefix because they see a difficult word, even when the sentence is positive. Also check spelling: the base word usually stays the same after un- or dis-, but the completed word must be a real English form. This habit prepares you for later negative-prefix pages where spelling and prefix choice become more complicated. Always test the completed answer in the full sentence.

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