Remember:
 A prefix is a group of letters that can be added to the beginningof a word
to change its meaning. There are lots of prefixes you can add to nouns to
create new nouns.
Mis- = bad/ incorrect
Dis- = not/ lack of
Inter- = between
Sub-= under/ below
Ex- = not any more
Co- = with
Micro- / mini- = small
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Remember:
Standard English is different from
formal language- it simply means
correct spelling and grammar.
Many people use non- Standard
English in speech.
 Non- Standard English: I don’t want no help.
 Standard English: I don’t want any help.
Q1. Complete the sentences by choosing the Standard English word from
the two options in the box. One has been done for you.
a. They ………….got anything.
ain’t/ haven’t
b. I love the player …………scored.
who/ what
c. Pass me …………books!
them/ those
d. I played …………..
well/ good
e. You’re not going ……………..
anywhere/ nowhere
f. They are not …………..happy.
ever/ never
g. I ………. got none.
have/ ain’t
h. There is ………..work to do this week.
lot of/ lotta
i. It was the wind ………...broke the glass.
what/ that
j. Would ………like to the park with me?
you/ y’all
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