Question

Add im- or in- to each of the following words and use them in place of the italicised words in the sentences given below. 

Patient, 

proper, 

possible, 

sensitive, 

competent 

(i) The project appears very difficult at first sight but it can be completed if we work very hard. 

(ii) He lacks competence. That’s why he can’t keep any job for more than a year. 

(iii) “Don’t lose patience. Your letter will come one day,” the postman told me. 

(iv) That’s not a proper remark to make under the circumstances. 

(v) He appears to be without sensitivity. In fact, he is very emotional.

Answer 1

(i) The project appears impossible at first sight but it can be completed if we work very hard.

(ii) He is incompetent. That's why he can't keep any job for more than a year

(iii) "Don't be impatient. Your letter will come one day," the postman told me.

(iv) That's an improper remark to make under the circumstances.

(v) He appears to be insensitive. In fact, he is very emotional.