Explore this spelling list: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
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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Spelling games using the word list: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Spooky spelling
A spelling game for Halloween!
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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Print spelling worksheets and activities: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes
Handwriting worksheets: Entry Level 2: il- and ir- prefixes
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