Formación de palabras (prefijos y sufijos) – Ficha 1

Relaciona cada palabra con su significado del recuadro. Sobran dos significados.

Ejemplo: replay → play something again

Banco de palabras 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

   Elige… 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

Completa las oraciones con palabras del recuadro. Sobran dos palabras.

Banco de palabras illegalirresponsibleimpatientunreliableinaccurateunemployeddishonestdisagreeirregularuncomfortable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Completa cada oración añadiendo un-, dis-, mis-, re-, over- o under- a la palabra entre paréntesis. Cambia la forma de la palabra si es necesario.

Ejemplo: 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.

Usa la palabra en mayúsculas para formar una palabra que encaje en el hueco.

Ejemplo: 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)

Cada oración tiene un error de formación de palabras. Escribe la oración correcta.

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.