ENGLISH VIII

PREPARED BY MA. LOURDES R.

CARINGAL
Antibacterial soap help us kill 99.9% of
germs.
The Megabuck belongs to the owner of
the company.
 The antechamber of the queen is grand
and spacious.
PREFIXES
• Are uncommon
• Borrowed words
• Originated from other countries
PREFIXES
The root word or the base word will have a
new meaning when it is joined by the prefix.
These un-, in-, dis-, im-, and ir- are the
prefixes that is the most common prefixes
being used with the meaning of “opposite
of’ or “not”
Examples:
Impatient Illegal
Illogical Unlike
Discomfort Disalign
Immature
Irresponsible
 Complete the sentence by choosing a
word in the box.
ante anti hyper mega

1. My dad hate crimes, that’s why he join

_______crime organization.
 PREFIX MEANING ORIGIN
Anti Against or  
opposed to Latin
another

Other examples:
• Because James is antisocial, he is always bullied.
• The victim is expected to stay in hospital for
another two weeks, and will be given antibiotics
to avoid risk of infection.
2. My father bought a ________yatch so we can
travel in water.
PREFIX MEANING ORIGIN
mega Enlargement, Greek
million

Other example:
• My uncle bought a mega-house for auntie.
 3. Arthur is diagnosed with ________tension.
PREFIX MEANING ORIGIN
hyper Above normal Ancient Greek

Other example:
• Cherry ate sweets that’s why he is hyperactive.
 4. He goes to the _____room first before to the
main hall.
PREFIX MEANING ORIGIN
ante Positioned in  
front of another Latin

Other example:
• My birthday is the antedate of Christmas.
CARINGAL, MA.
LOURDES R.
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