Word Formation Negative Prefixes 2 - English Vocabulary Exercise

Last updated: 22/02/2022

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Do you know how to form new English words using negative prefixes? Practice your English vocabulary with this free exercise with answers. Choose a negative prefix from the list and form a new opposite word: dis-, il-, im-, -in-, ir-, mis-, non-, un-.

Question 1:

When it comes to buying books I'm very _______. I always buy more than I should and then I don't find time to actually read them. (opposite of decisive)

1 b

Question 2:

My tomcat has fallen from the trees in the garden so many times. What is more, he acts like nothing happend each time. I think he might be _______. (opposite of mortal)

1 b

Question 3:

Each time my son does something _______ I try to educate him, but he never listens. I have no idea what to do with him anymore. (opposite of responsible)

1 b

Question 4:

During putting together the puzzle we bought for Christmas, we found out that it was _______. We angrily returned it and asked for a refund. (opposite of complete)

1 b

Question 5:

I wouldn't particularly say your yesterday's behavior during the game was _______ but I definitely wouldn't have behaved that way. (opposite of honest)

1 b

Question 6:

Most doctors I know _______ the new diets people share on the internet. Not only are they _______, some of them might be even dangerous. (opposite of approve, opposite of effective)

1 b

Question 7:

According to psychologists, real psychopaths are _______ of feeling emotions. However, they are exceptionally good at pretending them. (opposite of capable)

1 b

Question 8:

The tennis player was caught taking banned supplements and, unfortunately, had to be immediately _______ from the match. (opposite of qualify)

1 b

Question 9:

I'm tired of these online classes. They feel very _______ and boring. I wish we returned back to the school so I can meet with my friends. (opposite of personal)

1 b

Question 10:

Experts estimate that depression affects almost 7% of adult Americans. However, it's still one of the most _______ diseases all around the world. (opposite of diagnosed)

1 b