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DECODING WORDS THROUGH NEGATIVE PREFIXES
GRADE V
DECODING WORDS THROUGH NEGATIVE PREFIXES
You’re moving ahead! Sharpen your skills more and work on
this module
At the end of this adventure, you will learn to do the
following:
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Decode words through negative prefixes d, s-, il-, im-,
in-, non-, un-, in, sentences/stories.
•
Use synonyms to give the meaning of words.
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Write the correct spelling of words learned.
You may start now, Enjoy!
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A. Analyze the word on the flower. Write its rootword on the right leaf and the prefix on the left leaf. Do this in your notebook.
Study Time
research decode
befriend
Have you ever wondered how it would be like to be invisible? Wouldn’t that be amazing? Today, you will encounter “Abel the Invisible”. Let us learn new words to prepare for our new story.
A. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each
sentence through context clues. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook.
1. A chameleon leaped on his bed and clung to his leg.
a. a brown frog
b. a lizard that can change its color to adapt to its environment
c. a young lion
2. The evening sky has streaks, reflecting beautiful lines.
a. scatterd clouds b. stripes or traces c. steady flow
3. Instead of pushing him away, his mother reached for him and
cuddled Abel lovingly.
a. ignored b. kissed
c. embraced
ABEL THE INVISIBLE
Abel was facing the mirror in his room reprimanding himself. He was angry.
“How could you be so irresponsible?” his mother shouted. “You can’t go fishing on Saturday!”
Early that day, he had ran to his classroom in a hurry and was caught unaware by the banana peeling on his way which sent him stumbling infront of his classmates. Everyone laughed.
At dismissal, he knocked over one of the potted plants lining the corridor. His teacher grew impatient and shouted at him.
It seemed that a series of unfortunate events were destined to happen that day.
He was supposed to fetch his younger sister from her classroom. He became preoccupied with the accidents that happened earlier that he totally forgot about his sister. He didn’t want to disobey his mother. He just forgot.
Abel thought everybody disliked him. He thought he was a misfit. Oh how he wished nobody could see him. In that way they can’t shout, scold or laugh at him.
“I want to be invisible!” he cried and curled up in his bed to sleep. He woke up suddenly. He opened his eyes and saw streaks of colored lights entering the window to his bed.
Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice “Don’t be afraid. I am the Wish Fairy,” the voice said.
“You called me in your sleep. I heard your wish and now I am to grant it.”
“You mean you can make me invisible? Impossible?” “Oh no, it’s not! This time not to be seen is to believe!” “Wow, great! But how?”
“Whenever you feel angry, upset, ashamed or excited, just keep quiet, stand still and you’ll change your color to the color of your surrounding and be invisible.” the voice explained.
“Just like a chameleon?”
“Right! Like a chameleon. But I must tell you that this is something you can’t control everytime you get angry, upset or excited.”
“Abel, come on. You’ll be late again for school.” His mother call woke him up . He grew tensed.
She opened the door and stared at the bed. All she could see were the brown blankets and the brown and orange flowers on the pillow case. The bed is empty. She left the room and Noel heard her say to Emily, “Where’s your brother? He is not in his room”
He got up quickly and ran along the bathroom. On the way, he passed his father. He pressed himself against the wall. His father didn’t see him.
In class, Mr. Tomagan wrote some difficult multiplication sums on the board. He was about to ask Abel for the answers but when he looked at Abel’s desk, it was empty. He asked Lito instead, and Lito got them all wrong.
Abel had a wonderful morning. He was looking forward to a more fantastic afternoon because then he had his favorite lessons, English and games.
In English, Miss Del Poso asked who would like to act in a play. Abel was very excited. He stretched his hand high. But his excitement made him change color and disappear. Abel got no part at all.
In games, the same thing happened. Abel wanted to choose the teams. He pushed forward and tried to call out. But the teacher did not hear him or see him against the green wall of the gym. He was so upset.
That evening his mother cooked his favorite dish. Abel became so excited that he disappeared.
Abel went to bed early. He was very unhappy. He didn’t want to be invisible again. Just as he was about to cry, the Wish Fairy spoke.
“What’s the matter, Abel?”
“I don’t want to be invisible anymore! It doesn’t matter even people laugh or shout at me. I don’t want people to ignore me. Do you think I could give it up?”
“Are you sure?” “Yes, Please.”
He woke up with his mother touching his forehead “Mommy,” he called. “Mommy” And he sat up in bed and began to cry.
“What is it?” She reached for him and cuddled him up. “I thought you couldn’t see me. You were ignoring me.”
“I just did not want to shout at you, You were so quiet yesterday, I thought perhaps you were ill.”
Abel was so happy, he hugged and kissed her confused mother.
Adapted New Frontiers pp. 221 - 224
B. Write the answer to these questions in your notebook.
1. Why was Abel reprimanding himself?
2. What did he wish to happen to him? Why?
3. According to the Wish Fairy, what should Abel do to make
himself invisible?
4. What warning did the fairy give Abel regarding his new
power?
5. Why did Abel give up his invisibility power? Would you do the
same?
Did you like the story? What did Abel wish to happen to him again?
Abel wished to be invisible.
Note that the underlined word invisible comes from the word visible which means apparent; noticeable or seen.
What happened when Abel became invisible? Abel was not seen by other people.
Notice that with the addition of the prefix in-, the meaning of the word visible is changed to the opposite, not seen or not apparent.
Other prefixes that mean “not” or opposite of, include dis-, il-, im-, in-,
mis-, non-, un-, and ir-. These are also called negative prefixes. They
C. You can find other words in the story with negative prefixes. Try to go over the story again and complete the table below in your notebook. Use a dictionary or a thesaurus as your reference.
PREFIX WORD SYNONYM FORMED WORD MEANING
ir- responsible accountable irresponsible not
accountable un-
un- dis- dis- mis- im-
Finding the synonyms of the original words can help us give the meaning of prefixed words. Synonyms are words with the same meaning.
D. Add the right negative prefix to each word. Choose the answers
from the list in the box. Write the prefix on the first blank and then write the correct spelling of the new word on the second blank. Do this in your notebook.
1. patient - _____ _____ 6. arrange - _____ _____
2. kind - _____ _____ 7. correct - _____ _____
3. order - _____ _____ 8. comfort - _____ _____
4. profit - _____ _____ 9. stop - _____ _____
5. literate - _____ _____ 10. lucky - _____ _____
A. Complete each sentence by writing the correct spelling of the italicized word with negative prefix to mean the opposite.
1. A patient person puts up with irritations. One who doesn’t is
_____.
2. A person who can read and write is literate but one who cannot
is _____.
3. A correct sentence has no errors in grammar but a sentence
with errors is _____.
4. There are separate shelves in the library for fiction. I prefer to
read the _____ though.
5. The high room temperature made me feel _____. Please turn on
the electric fan to make us more comfortable.
Practice Time
Negative Prefixes
(Prefixes which mean “not” or “opposite of”)
Prefix Example
dis- disobey
il- illegal
im- imperfect
in- indirect
non- nonsense
un- unsure
• A negative prefix is added to a word to mean the
opposite of the original word.
• We can give the meaning of a word by using its synonym.
• Remember: Always write the correct spelling of the
B. Match the word with the appropriate negative prefix. Write the complete new word in your notebook. Check your spelling.
A B
1. dis- a. credible
2. in- b. figure
3. il- c. rest
4. un- d. perfect
5. im- e. legal
C. Give the synonym of the original word to find the meaning of the
prefixed word.
Original Word Meaning Prefixed Word Meaning
1. steady unsteady
2. trust distrust
3. partial impartial
4. logical illogical
5. tolerant intolerant
A. Write the opposite of the word on the leaf to complete the meaning of the sentence.
1. I thought the fruit was already but found it
to be still _____.
2. She used to be very but since she has
been sickly, she became _____.
Test Yourself
mature
[image:10.612.80.542.71.792.2]3. The priest ordered the people to marriage as a sacred sacrament and to ____ any propaganda on divorce.
4. Please playing that irritating _____ rock
music medley.
B. Give the synonym of the word on the boat. Then add a negative prefix to the word in the box to form a new word that means the opposite.
1. the books on my table, Ana.
2. She is such a and generous lady.
3. Some people believe that the number seven is
4. Men should maintain to have a good
character.
5. The consumers’ is of utmost importance to
the entrepreneur.
satisfaction stop
regard
Arrange
kind
lucky
C. Pick-out the word with a negative prefix and give its meaning. Do this in your notebook.
1. Stories that are extremely unbelievable are called tall stories. 2. The theme of the story is so unusual that only a few can relate
to it.
3. She was so surprised when the unexpected guest arrived. 4. Mothers are known for their undying love and devotion to
their families.
5. God’s power is immeasurable.
Key to Corrections
REVIEW TIME
research = re - search
decode = de - code
befriend = be - friend
endanger = en - danger
contest = con - test
STUDY TIME
A. 1. b 2. b 3. c
B. 1. He was angry at himself because he forgot to fetch his sister which made his mother mad at him.
2. He wished he could be invisible so that people wouldn’t laugh, scold and shout at him.
3. According to the Wish Fairy, Abel should capture the streaks of colored lights in his hands and sleep holding them.
4. The fairy warned him that he would have no control over his power everytime he would be tensed, angry, upset or excited.
5. He gave up his invisibility power because he realized that he didn’t want people to ignore him. Yes, I would do the same.
C.
PREFIX WORD SYNONYM FORMED WORD MEANING
un- aware conscious unaware not conscious
un- happy glad unhappy not glad
dis- obey submit disobey not submit to orders
dis- appear come out disappear not to come out
mis- fit suited misfit not suited
D.
1. impatient 6. disarrange
2. unkind 7. incorrect
3. disorder 8. discomfort
4. nonprofit 9. nonstop
5. illiterate 10. unlucky
PRACTICE TIME
A. 1. impatient B. 1. disfigure C. 1. stable, not stable
2. illiterate 2. incredible 2. believe, not believe
3. incorrect 3. illegal 3. biased, not biased
4. non-fiction 4. unrest 4. rational, not rational
5. uncomfortable 5. imperfect 5. forbearing, not forbearing
TEST YOURSELF
A. 1. immature B. 1. fix – disarrange
2. uncooperative 2. loving – unkind
3. disregard 3. fortunate – unlucky
4. imperfect 4. upright – immoral
5. nonstop 5. contentment – dissatisfaction
C. 1. unbelievable – not believable 2. unusual – not usual
3. unexpected – not expected 4. undying – not dying
