Question

Match the prefix to the correct stem.

1. im
2. in
3. con
4. ir

rational
verge
violate
pervious

Answer 1

1- impervious
2- inviolate
3- converge
4- irrational

Answer 2

The correct matching is the following:

1. Impervious. The prefix im- means not or without.

2. Inviolate. The prefix in- has the meaning of not or without.

3. Converge. The prefix con- means together or with.

4. Irrational. The prefix ir- means opposite of or not.

Prefixes are letters that are added before the stem or root to change its meaning. In this case, the prefixes are from neo-classical origin, meaning that they come from Greek and Latin instead of having an English basis.