PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES

I. PREFIXES

- anti-                 anti-terrorist, antibody - mis-                 misfire, misunderstand

- de-                   defrost, deactivate
- dis-                  disagree, dislike
- en-, em-           encode, embrace
- fore-                 forecast, foretell
- in-, im-, il-, ir-    injustice, impossible,
illogical, irrational
- inter-                international
- mid-                 midway
- non-                 nonsense, nonstop
- over-                overlook, overtake
- pre-                  prefix, pre-war
- re-                   replay, remarry
- semi-               semi-final
- sub-                 submarine, subway
- super-              superstar, superman
- trans-               transport, transatlantic

II. SUFFIXES
Nouns

- -ment               enjoyment, payment - -ist                   pianist, scientist

- -ion/-tion           nation, mansion
- -ance/-ence      clearance, dependence
- -ty/-ity              infinity, clarity
- -ness               happiness, sadness
- -er/-or               teacher, actor
- -ant                  defiant
- -an/-ion             Republican,
companion
- -ing                  teaching, swimming

Adjectives

- -able, -ible         fashionable, eligible - -en                   wooden

- -al, -ial              classical, provincial - -ful                   wonderful, beautiful
- -ed                   interested, excited - -ic                    historic, classic
- -ing                  interesting, exciting - -ous                 glorious, advantageous
- -y                     snowy, cloudy - -ly                    manly

Adverbs & Verbs

- -ly                     quickly, rapidly
- -ize                   customize, criticize
- -ate                   congratulate, indicate
- -en                    deepen, broaden

III. BÀI TẬP

Exercise 1. Add a word from the box to the prefix in each sentence to make a
negative word.
advantage           agree                     appear                    employed
fortunately       interesting              patient                    understanding

1. I didn't read all of the book because I found it un interesting.

2. Cycling has one dis _____ It makes you feel hot and sweaty.
3. Sue had a ticket for the theatre, but un _____ she fell ill that night.
4. Terry can't stand waiting in queues, because she's very im _____
5. My brothers always dis _____ when it's time to do the washing-up.
6. After Jack lost his job, he was un _____ for three months.
7. Oh, I completely dis _____ with you. I think it was a great film.
8. Because of a mis _____ half the class went to the wrong classroom.
9.
Exercise 2: Complete the word in each sentence with a prefix from the box.
out-              over-            under-                    re-
1. My alarm clock didn't go off, and so I over slept this morning.
2. Pete packed some shirts and socks, some _____ wear, and his jeans.
3. It's very cold this morning, so wear your _____ coat.
4. Our team was completely _____ played by the team from Wales.
5. I've decided to _____ write my letter, because I made too many mistakes.
6. Steve _____ cooked the meat, and it was burnt in places.
7. I have to go to the library today and _____ new my ticket.
8. The staff went on strike because they were _____ paid and overworked.
9.
Exercise 3: Complete the word in each sentence with a suffix from the box. Make
any other necessary changes to the word.
-er      -let     -ess    -hood                     -ship            -ful    -ery
1. After two years of friend ship  Kate got to know David really well.
2. If you don't speak the language you feel more like a foreign _____
3. Sarah spent a very happy child _____ on a small island.
4. I asked a steward _____ what time the plane arrived, but she didn't know.
5. Every teenage _____ knows that parents worry a lot.

Exercise 4: Complete each sentence with a noun made from the verb given.
1. There are over one million inhabitants in this city.
inhabit
2. Greg often suffers from _____ in the school holidays.
bore
3. This is the tallest _____ in the whole of the country.
build
4. Some students can't find suitable _____
accommodate
5. I was upset by Carol's _____ to help me.
Refuse

Exercise 5: Complete each sentence with a noun ending in -ness made from a word
in the box. Make any necessary changes.
dark             friendly        happy                    lonely                    short
sick              silly              thin                          tired             thorough
1. The shortness, of the journey surprised me, as I thought it would be longer.
2. Sue was impressed by the _____ of everyone in her new school.
3. We knew it was going to rain because of the _____ of the sky.
4. Old Mrs Holt's _____ was cured when she was given a pet cat.
5. The doctor told Peter that his _____ was a result of overwork.
6. Wendy's teacher was impressed by the _____ of her work.
7. We wished the bride and groom _____ in their new life together.
8. Joe's teachers began to grow tired of his _____ in class.
9. I felt rather cold when I arrived because of the _____ of my clothes.
10. Jean took a travel _____ pill, and then she felt much better.

Exercise 6: Complete the word in italics in each sentence with a prefix or suffix
from the box. Make any other necessary changes to the word.
-age             dis-              -full              im-               un-               -ý                 -ness
1. I suppose Paul might help us, but it seems likely unlikely
2. Fred can't fill his pool because there's a water short. _____
3. I found most of the maths questions completely possible.  _____
4. Jan has taken up photograph as a hobby. _____
5. Thanks for those notes. They were really use. _____
6. I like winter sports so I never go skiing. _____
7. When it's time for bed I start feeling sleep. _____
8. This is a really usual stamp. I've not seen one like it before. _____
9. I really like Dan. He's always so happy and cheer. _____
10. I'm writing to thank you for the kind you showed me.   _____

Exercise 7: Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in bold.
1. It's usually cold today, considering it's still summer.
usual
2. Actually, I found Tony's book was _____ interesting.
surprise
3. _____ my father used to go to school with your father.
interest
4. The police managed _____ to find the missing children.
success
5. Jean's compositions are always _____ written.
beautiful