Word Formation (prefixes and suffixes) – Worksheet 1

Match each word with its meaning from the box. There are two extra meanings you do not need.

Example: replay → play something again

Word box think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

1. overestimate

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

2. rewrite

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

3. misbehave

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

4. underpaid

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

5. co-founder

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

6. ex-colleague

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

7. pre-booked

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

8. antibacterial

   Choose… think something is bigger or better than it really iswrite something again in a different waybehave badlynot given enough money for your worka person who starts a company together with someone elsea person you used to work withreserved in advanceable to kill harmful bacteriause something too muchable to be used again

Complete the sentences with words from the box. There are two extra words you do not need.

Word box illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable

9. It's Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable to drive without a licence in most countries.

10. Leaving a small child alone at home is completely Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable .

11. Don't be so Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable ! The bus will be here in a minute.

12. My old car was so Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable that it broke down every month.

13. The figures in the report were Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable , so we had to check them all again.

14. He lost his job in March and has been Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable since then.

15. It was Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable of her to keep the money she found in the street.

16. I Choose… illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable with you – I think the plan is too expensive.

Complete each sentence by adding un-, dis-, mis-, re-, over- or under- to the word in brackets. Change the form of the word if necessary.

Example: I'm sorry, I ___ (read) the instructions and did the wrong exercise. → misread

17. Sorry, I (understand) your question. Could you repeat it?

18. The meat was (cook) and very dry because we left it in the oven too long.

19. The shop is closed while it is being (decorate).

20. Many experts (estimate) how difficult the project would be, so it took twice as long.

21. Please (plug) the computer before you clean it.

22. The magician made the coin (appear) – one second it was in his hand, the next it was gone.

23. You've (spell) my name – it's Katrin with a K, not a C.

24. After the exam was cancelled, students had to (take) it in June.

Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits the gap.

Example: She spoke with great ___ about her trip. (ENTHUSIAST) → enthusiasm

25. The of the new bridge took three years. (CONSTRUCT)

26. It was very of you to remember my birthday. (THOUGHT)

27. Entrance to the museum is cheap, so it's very for families. (AFFORD)

28. There has been a sharp rise in in the area since the factory closed. (EMPLOY)

29. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face. (ENVIRONMENT)

30. Her to stay calm under pressure impressed the interviewers. (ABLE)

31. The instructions were completely , so nobody knew what to do. (HELP)

32. The company plans to its factories over the next five years. (MODERN)

Each sentence has one mistake with word formation. Write the correct sentence.

33. Smoking in public buildings is unlegal in many countries.

34. The weather was so unpredictible that we cancelled the trip.

35. Thank you for your kindliness during my stay.

36. She felt very dissatisfy with the service at the hotel.

37. The new manager is very friendly and approachful.

38. We were impressed by the beautyful views from the hotel.