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The use of a thick-bodied paint to create sizeable peaks and crests in an image is impasto.

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Explore KS3 spellings that use the prefix il-. Practise spotting how il- changes meanings, build your vocabulary and check you understand how these negative forms work in sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

The prefix il- can mean “not” when it goes in front of some words, like legal → illegal, literate → illiterate, logical → illogical. Remember that il- + word often makes an opposite.

In KS3 English spelling, students explore how prefixes change meanings and spellings. Adding letters such as il- to the start of a root word can turn a positive idea into its negative form.

Key Terms

Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a word that changes its meaning, such as il- in illegal.
Root word: The main part of a word that carries the core meaning, before any prefixes or suffixes are added.
Negative form: A version of a word that means the opposite, often made by adding a prefix that shows “not”.

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What does the prefix il- mean in KS3 English spelling?

In KS3 English spelling, il- usually means “not” or “the opposite of”. For example, legal becomes illegal, meaning “not legal”. The prefix changes both the meaning and the spelling pattern.

How can I remember when to use il-, im-, in- or ir-?

Look at the first letter of the root word. Words beginning with l often take il-, with m or p often take im-, with r often take ir-, and many others use in-. Learning examples helps fix the patterns.

Why are prefixes important for KS3 spelling tests?

Prefixes are important because they help you decode meaning and predict spellings. If you know what a prefix means, you can work out new words more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes in exams and writing.

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1 .

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To make something up or invent it as one goes on

improuvise

improvise

impravise

imprevise

Sometimes the word "improvise" is shortened to "improv"

2 .

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The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain

imperiulisum

imperielisam

imperielism

imperialism

The words "imperial" and "imperialism" are related

3 .

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The quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

immorality

immorellity

imorality

immorelity

If you can spell "immoral", you will have a good head start with "immorality"

4 .

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Anything that seems to be something that it is not

ilusiun

ilusion

ilusien

illusion

The words "illusion" and "illusory" are related

5 .

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The use of a thick-bodied paint to create sizable peaks and crests in an image

imparsto

impassto

impastow

impasto

"Impasto" has been borrowed from Italian

6 .

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A person who comes into and permanently settles in one country after moving from another

immigrant

immergrant

imigrant

immigrunt

The words "immigrate" and "immigrant" are related

7 .

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Relating to or associated with an empire

imperial

imperiele

imperiul

imperiel

Whereas "empire" begins with an e, "imperial" begins with an i

8 .

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Existing only in the imagination

imajinary

imaginerry

imaginary

imaginery

Don't be caught out by the a of the fourth syllable!

9 .

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Deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong

imoral

immorell

immorel

immoral

Adding the prefix im- to "moral" creates its antonym

10 .

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Used in literature to refer to descriptive language that evokes sensory experience

imagerry

imajary

immagery

imagery

If you can spell "image", "imagery" should be simple!

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Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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