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Master negative prefixes in 11 Plus English: spot un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, non-, and dis- to flip meanings and avoid double negatives in writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Negative prefixes flip meaning: un, in, im, il, ir, non, dis. Examples: unfair, impossible, illegal, irregular, nonstick, disagree.

In 11 Plus English, recognising negative prefixes helps you decode meanings quickly and choose accurate vocabulary. You’ll learn patterns for im-/il-/ir-, avoid double negatives, and edit writing for clarity.

Key Terms

Negative prefix: A set of letters added to the start of a word to give it an opposite meaning (e.g., unhappy).
Root word: The main part of a word that carries core meaning (e.g., fair in unfair).
Double negative: Using two negatives in one clause (e.g., don’t have no) which usually makes writing unclear.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the common negative prefixes in English?

The most common are un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, non-, and dis-. They attach to a root to create the opposite meaning, e.g., agree → disagree.

When do I use im-, il-, or ir- instead of in-?

Before m, p, or b use im- (impossible), before l use il- (illegal), and before r use ir- (irregular).

What is a double negative and should I avoid it?

A double negative uses two negatives in one clause (e.g., I don’t know nothing). In standard English it’s incorrect. Use one negative: I don’t know anything.

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1 .

What is the negative form of 'always'?

sometimes

never

rarely

infrequently

'Always' is absolute in meaning - so only 'never' will do

2 .

What is the negative form of 'does'?

don't

dosen't

doesn't

does n't

'doesn't' can also be written as 'does not'. 'don't = do not' (separate words)

3 .

What is the negative form of 'will'?

willnot

wont not

willn't

won't

'won't' = will not' (separate words)

4 .

What is the negative form of 'can'?

can't

can n't

canot

cann't

'can't = cannot'. All the others are wrong. 'Can not' is also acceptable, but 'cannot' is more usual

5 .

What is the negative form of 'should'?

shouldnot

shudn't

shouldn't

should n't

'shouldn't = should not' (separate words)

6 .

What is the negative form of 'everybody'?

someone

nobody

anybody

anyone

'everybody' is absolute in meaning - so only 'nobody' will do

7 .

What is the negative form of 'did'?

didnot

did n't

didn't

diddunt

'didn't = did not' (separate words)

8 .

What is the negative form of 'everything'?

some

anything

something

nothing

'everything' is absolute - so only 'nothing' will do

9 .

What is the negative form of 'both...and..'?

this and that

either ... or ...

neither ... nor ...

not only ... but also ...

In order to exclude two objects (both A and B), you must use 'neither ... nor ...' which excludes both objects: neither A nor B

10 .

What is the negative form of 'all'?

none

a few

some

very few

'All' is absolute in meaning - so only 'none' will do

Author: Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)

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