v2e les 19-3-25 prefixes and suffixes
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Slide 1 - Diapositive
Cet élément n'a pas d'instructions
The machine just stands there UNUSED.
Slide 2 - Question ouverte
Un- means ‘not’ (we do not use the machine) or ‘the opposite’: Unlock = Opposite of locked (to open)
I want to UNFRIEND him on BeReal.
Slide 3 - Question ouverte
You also use un- when you cancel an action (I do not want him in my friend list anymore.)
This is IMPOSSIBLE, the dance is too hard!
Slide 4 - Question ouverte
'Im-' gives an opposite meaning to a word: impossible is the opposite of possible
I have to REWRITE my assignment.
Slide 5 - Question ouverte
Re- means ‘again’.
The SINGER sings beautiful songs
Slide 6 - Question ouverte
-er means a person is doing something/performing an action (a singer sings)
This cat is SMALLER than the rabbit.
Slide 7 - Question ouverte
You also use -er to compare things.
My dog is very PLAYFUL.
Slide 8 - Question ouverte
-ful means something or someone has a certain characteristic (eigenschap).
My cat is HAIRLESS.
Slide 9 - Question ouverte
-less means ‘without’
The PAINTING is very colourful.
Slide 10 - Question ouverte
You use -ing for products of actions, so to use a verb (action) and turn into a noun (product). For example -> A painting = a product of the action paint.
This is a very READABLE book.
Slide 11 - Question ouverte
You use -able to say something can be done.
