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Prefix Origins ‘ive’

Adding the suffix “-ive” to a base word can create an
adjective. This suffix has its origins in the Latin word
“ivus” meaning “pertaining to”,“tending to”.

Add the suffix “-ive” then write the new words: Write other words that could describe an artist:

to produce = product
to protect = protect
to be distinct = distinct
to create = creat
to imagine = imaginat

Complete the sentences:

A person is one who makes or creates things.
A design is one that stands out from others as being different.
A person is one who is able to produce a finished product.
An story is one full of original ideas from the imagination.
A coating is a layer that prevents damage.

Write the ‘ive’ words in alphabetical order and state the number of syllables:

1) ( ) 2) ( ) 3) ( )
4) ( ) 5) ( )

List examples of objects that could be described by the ‘ive’ words in the list:

product ... ...

protect ... ...
distinct ... ...
creat ... ...
imaginat ... ...

How many words can you make using the letters in:

IMAGINATIVE

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