Suffixes and Prefixes
Task One
Copy and complete these sentences.
- A prefix goes at the...... of a word.
- A suffix goes at the....... of a word.
Task Two
Adding the prefix -in or -im makes adjectives become opposites.
Make these words opposite by adding -in or -im. (Check in the
dictionary if you are unsure.)
Expensive
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patient
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proper
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Formal
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sane
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mortal
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Mature
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attentive
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secure
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Possible
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perfect
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definite
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Pure
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complete
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practical
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Task Three
Copy these adjectives and their meanings. Match each adjective
to its meaning.
E.g. inedible means not good to eat.
Invisible
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not perfect
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Impassable
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not complete
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Imperfect
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cannot be seen
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Indistinct
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cannot be moved
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Incomplete
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cannot be passed
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Immovable
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not pure
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Impure
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not clear.
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Task Four
Change these words by adding -in or -im, then write down what
they mean. Use a dictionary if you are not sure!
E.g. Expensive becomes inexpensive and means not expensive or
cheap.
- movable
- possible
- considerate
- mortal
- secure
- efficient
Task Five
Make adjectives from these nouns. Use the suffixes -al, -ous
or -able.
E.g. music becomes musical
- adventure
- comfort
- fashion
- fame
- accident
- value
- poison
- nature
- centre
- danger
- misery.
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