NEW!! Word Formation Exercise: NEGATIVE PREFIXES (B1/B2)

Use the word in capitals with a negative prefix to form a new word which fits the gap. 

1. My computer is making a very _____ noise. Can you take a look at it? USUAL

2. We had to change the time of the meeting because it was __________ for most people. CONVENIENT

3. Interrupting someone while they are speaking is __________. RESPECTFUL

4. It was __________ of Peter not to say thank you for the gift. POLITE

5. __________ sleep can affect not only your energy levels but also your mental wellbeing. ADEQUATE

6. Social media can make people feel __________ about their appearance. SECURE

7. This land is part of a nature reserve. It would be __________ to build a hotel here.  LEGAL

8. It didn’t matter that Jenny’s Portuguese was __________. People could understand her more or less and appreciated the effort she made. PERFECT

9. The heating system is very  ———. The apartment takes a long time to warm up. EFFICIENT

10. They didn’t leave a tip at the restaurant because the service was slow and the waiter was quite _______. PLEASANT

11. Sarah found it hard to work at the hotel as the internet connection was very  _________ RELIABLE.

12. The article gives helpful tips on how to _________ from your phone and social media. CONNECT.

13. Sammy spilled so much soup on her notebook that most of her notes were __________. LEGIBLE.

14. The train was __________ hot. I was so glad I didn’t have to travel far. COMFORTABLE

Answers

1. unusual

2. inconvenient

3. disrespectful

4. impolite

5. inadequate

6. insecure

7. illegal

8. imperfect

9. inefficient

10. unpleasant

11. unreliable

12. disconnect

13. illegible

14. uncomfortably

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