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We add ‘un-’ to make opposites. For example, true — untrue. Add ‘un’– to the word below to make its opposite. Then look up the meaning of the word you have formed in the dictionary.
qualified: ____________
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Solution
qualified: Unqualified
not having the education or experience to do a particular job
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