Comprehensive Affix Worksheet (chapter 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

1. If they were young, we could at least excuse them for their (___experience).

a. un-
b. in-
c. a-
d. ir-

2. Women were asked in an initial survey how physically (act__ ) they were.

a. -ive
b. –tive
c. –ative
d. –ous

3. But the rules changed several times, and he did not (clear___) which set he relied on.

a. –ity
b. –ence
c. -ify
d. –ate

4. During my training contract, I've enjoyed a variety of work with a high level of
responsibility which has therefore been very (challenge___).

a. –ing
b. –ly
c. –y
d. –ed

5. The difference between the two descriptions is (consider___).

a. -ation
b. –er
c. –able
d. –ous

6. Despite her anger, she had behaved very (reason____).

a. –able
b. –ly
c. –ing
d. –ed
7. It is important to talk with your (relate___) about illnesses that are common in your
family.

a. –ion
b. –ative
c. – ed
d. –ly

8. We know that (___similar) production systems produce goods with very different quality
characteristics.

a. in-
b. un-
c. dis-
d. mis-

9. Similar examples of irrational and (waste___) uses of water can be found elsewhere.

a. –ed
b. –ing
c. –ful
d. –al

10. In most cases, individuals are up against one another to prove who is more (worth___) to
receive the award.

a. –ly
b. –y
c. –less
d. –ful

11. They are individuals with a right to make their own (decide___) and their own mistakes.

a. –ed
b. –ion
c. –ive
d. –ly

12. Educating new drivers is important for the (prevent__) of accidents.

a. –ive
b. –ly
c. –tion
d. –able
13. The decision was I am told based on clinical grounds because of the (__ proven) nature
of the treatment.

a. un -
b. in -
c. im -
d. dis -

14. Only the government has information which can (__ prove) these claims.

a. un-
b. in-
c. dis-
d. im-

15. This is an interesting hypothesis, but all attempts to (valid__) it have so far failed.

a. –ify
b. –ize
c. –ate
d. –en

16. The (medicine ____) properties of the leaves of this tree have been known for centuries.

a. –ate
b. –ation
c. –al
d. –ly

17. (Polite____) costs nothing and gains everything.

a. –ence
b. –ance
c. –ness
d. –iasm

18. You seem to be able communicate in a very friendly and (social____) way, as if we were
the closest of friends.

a. –able
b. –al
c. –ly
d. –ist
19. She was told that both drugs are (addict___) and will no longer be prescribed for her.

a. –ion
b. –ing
c. –ive
d. –ly

20. White has spoken (emotion___) in defense of his professional integrity and personal
pride.

a. –y
b. –ly
c. –al
d. –less

21. The passengers standing in line, straining to get out, stared (envy___) when Cantor was
asked to deplane first.

a. –ious
b. –eous
c. –ly
d. –y

22. What made the meeting (excite___) was the interchange of ideas from different
disciplines.

a. –ment
b. –able
c. –ed
d. –ing

23. The diet is thought to contribute to (improve___) health.

a. –ly
b. –ed
c. –ment
d. –ness
24. Man is gifted with a (moral___) sense by which he distinguishes good from evil.

a. –ly
b. –ed
c. –ity
d. –al

25. The (investigate___) has concluded that they were making a false insurance claim.
 a. –er
b. –or
c. –ant
d. –ist

26. The little boy seemed to (personal___) the poverty and famine of his country.

a. –ate
b. –ify
c. –ed
d. –ly

27. Students also gain opportunities to observe how (personality___) strategies can be
constructed to meet individuals' needs.

a. –able
b. –ed
c. –ize
d. -ly

28. Fathers have a unique and (___replaceable) role to play in child development.

a. –il
b. –in
c. –un
d. –ir

29. The university hopes to (strength___) its ties with the local community.

a. –en
b. –ify
c. –ize
d. –ate

30. In the fall of 1995, another researcher published a study, that (challenge ___) obesity
researchers to rethink many of their conclusions.

a. –ed
b. –ing
c. –y
d. –ly