Unit 1-Reading 4 Prefixes

Make these adjectives negative in meaning by choosing the correct prefix. Write the words in the correct columns un friendly happy comfortable ir regular responsible im patient polite practical possible modest in sincere capable expensive correct sensitive formal il logical legal dis obedient loyal Use the words above to complete the gaps. 1 I suspect he isn’t honest. In fact, I think he’s quite dishonest.2 Sometimes Ann doesn’t behave in a responsible manner. She’s quite irresponsible.3 This arrangement isn’t strictly legal. Some people would regard it as illegal.4 Nick’s not very capable. He’s incapable of making sound decisions.5 This scheme isn’t very practical. In fact, it’s quite impractical.6 It’s not possible to do this exercise. I think the numbers are wrong. It seems impossible to do the task.7 Sarah doesn’t like her new school. She doesn’t know anyone. She’s not happy here. In other words the girl’s really unhappy.8 Maybe it’s not logical, but my best friend lives in another country. Everybody in my family thinks that it is illogical.9 He was punished for not being obedient. He was very disobedientto his father. Use one of the adjectives below + a negative prefix above (such as ir-, im-, etc.) to complete the sentencesSensitive Expensive Regular Formal Comfortable Polite Friendly Patient Sincere Loyal 1 The teacher told his students to learn twenty irregularverbs. 2 Mrs. Brown is really unfriendly. She never wants to talk to anyone. 3 Susan has no intention of being disloyalto his friends. 4 Adam is so impatient. He never wants to explain things twice. 5 These window locks are inexpensiveand effective. 6 John said he was sorry, but they were sure that he was insincere. 7 It is very impoliteto tell people you don’t like their clothes. 8 These parties are almost always informalthere is no dress code. 9 They were sitting in a very uncomfortableposition.10 Mr. Black thinks it is very insensitiveof Tom to think he can do just what he likes.