Words that learners at Entry Level 2 are required to read and spell correctly.
If the root word begins with l, the prefix il- is used instead of in-.
If the root word begins with r, the prefix ir- is used instead of in-.
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illegal |
The traffic warden gave me a ticket for illegal parking.
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illegible |
The essay was badly written and nearly illegible.
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illogical |
The explanation was illogical.
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illiterate |
An illiterate person cannot read or write.
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illicit |
She was arrested for selling illicit copies of the software.
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irregular |
She made irregular visits to the cafe.
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irrelevant |
The judge said that the evidence was irrelevant.
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irresponsible |
It is irresponsible to drive so fast in a town.
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irrational |
His decision was irrational.
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irresistible |
The smell of the cake baking was irresistible.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
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Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
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The classic English word game.
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Monkey Business
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