1A Prefix to win!

Student A

practical definite ethical similar

articulate co-operative advantaged responsible

polite logical reverent contented

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Student B

replaceable authorised loyal feeling

orientated appropriate partial regular

efficient reasonable tolerant successful

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Prefixes

in dis un im

ir dis ir ir

in ir in dis

dis un il im

in un im un

un dis in un

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A Play the game.

B Which of the adjectives on your card can be used about a person? Can you think of a synonym or near synonym for
each adjective? Discuss in your groups.

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 1A Prefix to win!

Aims  To practise adding negative prefixes to adjectives

Time  10−15 minutes
Materials  2 adjectives cards and 1 prefix list per group of
three students
• Divide the class into groups of three – students A, B and C. Give
A and B each an adjectives card. Give C the prefixes list. Ask
C to read out a prefix and A and B to match it to the correct
adjective on their card. C then reads out another prefix. The
winner of the game is the first person to complete their card.
• If time play the game a second time with the second set of
adjectives cards. (The caller should now be student A or B.)
• Optional task: Ask students to discuss which adjectives can be
used about people and find synonyms for them.

Answer Key
Student A
impractical (unrealistic)
indefinite
unethical (dishonest, immoral)
dissimilar (different, disparate)
inarticulate (unclear, incoherent)
unco-operative (difficult, stubborn)
Student B
irreplaceable
unauthorised (unofficial, unlawful)
disloyal (unfaithful, untrustworthy)
unfeeling (insensitive, heartless)
disorientated (confused, lost)
inappropriate (tasteless, rude)
Student A
disadvantaged (deprived, poor)
irresponsible (careless, reckless)
impolite (rude)
illogical (senseless, irrational)
irreverent (disrespectful, cheeky)
discontented (unhappy, dissatisfied)
Student B
impartial (unbiased, neutral)
irregular
inefficient (wasteful, ineffective)
unreasonable (irrational, stupid)
intolerant (prejudiced, impatient)
unsuccessful (failing, useless)

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