Question

Which affixes mean "without”? Select two options.

Answer 1

Answer.

The choices of this question are a,cy,ex,ic, inter ,ful and im . And the answer would be 'a' .Affix is an element that add a word and make a new word . sometimes they classified as Prefix and Suffix .

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Answer 2

The following affixes mean "without":

• a
• dis
• im
• un

What is an affix?

• An affix is a group of words that can alter the meaning of the root word when added before or after that word.
• Affix added before the word is called prefix while affix added after the word is called a suffix.
• A prefix is always attached before the word. While suffix is always attached after the word.

Affix 'a'

When 'a' is attached as an affix, it changes the meaning of the root word; indicating 'absence' or 'without'.

Example -

asymmetrical: without symmetry

Affix 'dis'

When 'dis' is attached as an affix, it changes the meaning of the root word; indicating 'absence' or 'without'.

Example -

discomfort: without comfort

disadvantage: without advantage