English Prefixes and Suffixes Answers - Part 1

English Prefixes and Suffixes Answers about: word meanings, identifying the correct prefix or suffix, writing suffixed or prefixed words correctly and making new words using affixes.

Answers 1                     Exercise

Identify the five words with prefixes in the following paragraph, and specify write their meanings on a sheet of paper.

The five words are :

➥ disappeared : not appearing, to pass from view.

➥ because : for the reason that

➥ discover : to make known

➥ reclining : to cause to lean back

➥ supervise : to oversee

Answers 2                     Exercise

Add the correct prefix to the word to complete each sentence. 

1- I wanted to ease my stomach discomfort, so I drank some ginger root tea.

2- Lenny looked funny in his unmatched shirt and pants.

3- Penelope felt (non/un)glamorous at the party because she was the only one not wearing a dress.

4- My mother said those anti-aging creams do not work, so I should not waste my money on them.

5- The child’s nonstandard performance on the test alarmed his parents.

6- When my sister first saw the meteor, she thought it was a supernatural phenomenon.

7- Even though she got an excellent job offer, Cherie did not want to dislocate to a different country.

8- With a small class size, the students get to react with the teacher more frequently.

9- I slipped on the ice because I did not heed the precautions about watching my step.

10- A noncombatant is another word for civilian.

Answers 3                     Exercise

Write correctly the forms of the words with their suffixes. You may need to see the suffixes rules.

refer + ed	referred
refer + ence	reference
mope + ing	mopping
approve + al	approval
green + ness	greenness
benefit + ed	benefitted (Br), benefited (US)
resubmit + ing	resubmitting
use + age	usage
greedy + ly	greedily
excite + ment	excitement

Answers 4                     Exercise

Use prefixes to find the opposite of these verbs. Check a common prefixes list if needed.

wrap	unwrap
use	unuse
agree	disagree
engage	disengage
behave	misbehave
understand	misunderstand
fold	unfold
spell	misspell
connect	disconnect
close	unclose

Answers 5                     Exercise

Put the words in brackets in the appropriate form (use prefixes or suffixes):

1- He was acting in a very childish way. (child)

2- She looked unhappy.She started to cry. (happy)

3- He passed his exam. He was successful for the second time. (succeed)

4- The team that he supported was able to win the championship. (champion)

5- I couldn't find any weakness in his theory. (weak)

6- He wants to be a mathematician when he grows up. (mathematics)

7- There were only a handful of people at the match. (hand)

8- The road was too narrow, so they had to widen it. (wide)

9- I think that you should reconsider your decision. It may not be the best thing to do. (consider)

10- You need a combination of motivation, organization and hard work to realize your dreams. (combine)

Answers 6                     Exercise

Complete the tables and mark the stress on each word: 

Verb	Noun		Adjective	Noun
educate	edu'cation		stupid	'stupidness
improve	im'provement		happy	'happiness
jog	'jogging		weak	'weakness
govern	'government		similar	simi'larity
spell	'spelling		active	ac'tivity
hesitate	hesi'tation / 'hesitance		sad	'sadness
arrange	a'rrangement		popular	popu'larity

Answers 7                     Exercise

Complete the verbs in these sentences

1- We undressed as soon as we got to the hotel, then went out for a walk.

2- She was here a minute ago, then she disappeared. I don’t know where she is.

3- My homework was so bad that I’ll have to redo it.

4- Her alarm clock didn’t go off and she overslept.

5- I disliked the film, but the others enjoyed it.

6- I don’t think I’ll pass the exam, but I can always redo it September.

Answers 8                     Exercise

Combine words on the left with the correct suffix on the right to complete the text. In case of ambiguity, suffixes rules may help you:

improve    televise     weak    govern    elect    educate      manage     stupid

-ment    -ity    -ness    -ion    -ation

In his first broadcast on _(television)_ since he won the election last month, the prime minister promised to make health and education his top two priorities.

And in a strong attack on the previous government, he said that the present weakness of the British economy was caused by their stupidity and bad management. He said things were going to change, and he hoped the British people would be able to see a big improvement in the economy by the end of the year.

Answers 9                     Exercise

Add a prefix to each of the following words to make new words :

mis- / anti- / im- / in- / il- / un- / dis- / non- / pre- / en-

impossible	misunderstand	inattentive	impolite	misplace
non-depressive	unemployed	(mis/un)turn	prevision	disorganized
disagree	disable	injustice	mislead	antigravity
unhappy	illegal	dislike	unwrite	preschool
inactive	irregular	illogical	non-sense	nonstop
unknown	nonfiction	unexpected	prehistoric	precursor
disloyal	discover	antidote	undress	discourage
undo	unable	unreliable	preface	anticlimax

Answers 10                     Exercise

Add a suffix to each of the following words to make new words:

-y/ -ly / -less / -ful / -er / -or / -ness / -able / -ment / -al / -ary / -ous / -ian / -ity

fearless	teacher	helpful	brotherly	happiness
accidental	photocopier	understandable	loudness	courageous
thoughtful	kindness	careful	homeless	fashionable
friendly	waterless	jealousy	speechless	taxor
popularity	clearly	hopeful	madness	suitable
sugary	reliable	primary	painful	dangerous
famous	comfortless	foggy	environmental	actor
usable	Brazilian	drinker	encouragement	deplorable