Study the words in italics in the sentences below. They are formed prefixing un-or in-to their antonyms (words opposite in meaning).

(i) I was a short boy with rather undistinguished looks. (un + distinguished)


(ii) My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts. (in + essential)


(iii) The area was completely unaffected by the war. (un + affected)


(iv) He should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance. (in + equality, in + tolerance)


Now form the opposites of the words below by prefixing -un or -in. The prefix in- can also have the forms il-, ir-, or im- (for example: illiterate-il+literate, impractical- im+practical, irratational -ir+rational). You may consult a dictionary if you wish.


-adequate -acceptable -regular -tolerant


-demanding -active -true -permanent


-patriotic -disputed -accessible -coherent


-logical -legal -responsible -possible




Adequate-inadequate


Regular-irregular


Demanding-undemanding


True-untrue


Patriotic-unpatriotic


Accessible-inaccessible


Logical-illogical


Legal-illegal


Possible-impossible



Acceptable-unacceptable


Tolerant-intolerant


Active-inactive


Permanent-impermanent


Disputed-undisputed


Coherent-incoherent


Responsible-irresponsible




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