Last spring, a group of students from our school decided to restore an abandoned library in the old part of the town. Since the building had been empty for years, its roof was damaged and the shelves were covered with dust. Before the volunteers could begin, they needed permission from the city council. The application form was unclear, so many of them misunderstood it, but their teacher explained it patiently. As the project leader, Dana divided the work: some students repaired the floor, while others painted the walls. A local carpenter, who was surprised by their enthusiasm, offered to make new shelves. After a month, the library was almost ready, and people brought books from home. On the opening day, the mayor gave a short speech and thanked the students for their kindness. Dana said that it was the most rewarding experience of her life.
Which option correctly explains how the words "unclear" and "kindness" from the text are formed?
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- Cun- means not; -ness forms a noun
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The prefix un- gives the opposite meaning, so "unclear" means "not clear". The suffix -ness turns the adjective "kind" into the abstract noun "kindness". The meaning "wrongly" belongs to the prefix mis- in "misunderstood". The meaning "again" belongs to the prefix re-. The suffix -ness does not form adjectives or verbs.