Prefix and Suffix

Exercise 1: Negative and Reversative Prefixes

Instructions: Choose the correct prefix to complete the word and match the meaning in context. Use in-, un-, dis-, de- appropriately.

1. 1 The company had to __________ (approve) several applications due to lack of funding.

2. 2 His argument was entirely __________ (logical), lacking coherence or structure.

3. 3 The device was __________ (activate) after the safety incident.

4. 4 Their views are fundamentally __________ (compatible) with ours.

5. 5 The CEO chose to __________ (centralise) operations to increase regional autonomy.

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Exercise 2: Degree Prefixes

Instructions: Insert over- or under- to create a meaningful word in context.

1. 1 The project failed due to severe __________ (estimation) of the budget.

2. 2 Many argue that modern students are __________ (stimulate) by digital media.

3. 3 The bridge collapsed because it was __________ (designed) for such heavy loads.

4. 4 The CEO was accused of __________ (react) during the crisis.

5. 5 His achievements are often __________ (rate), despite their significance.

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Exercise 3: Abstract Noun Suffixes

Instructions: Rewrite the sentence by replacing the phrase in brackets with a noun using -tion, -ment, or -ity.

1. The (process of improving infrastructure) requires strategic planning. (Renovate)

2. She demonstrated (the ability to adapt) during the interview. (Adapt)

3. His (decision to leave) was unexpected. (Resign)

4. The (fact of being reliable) made her a valuable team member. (Reliable)

5. Their (action of collaborating) resulted in a successful launch. (Collaborate)

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Exercise 4: Adjective-forming Suffixes

Instructions: Form an adjective using -ive, -ous, or -able based on the root and use it in a sentence of your own.

Root

Adjective

1 create

________

2 danger

________

3 rely

________

4 attract

________

5 argue

________

Exercise 5: Verb-forming Suffixes

Instructions: Change the noun or adjective into a verb using -ise/ize or -ify, then use it correctly in the sentence.

1. 1 The manager attempted to __________ (modern) the office environment.

2. 2 We need to __________ (priority) customer satisfaction above all.

3. 3 The committee tried to __________ (just) their controversial decision.

4. 4 The report aims to __________ (clear) misconceptions about the vaccine.

5. 5 Can you __________ (summary) the main points of the discussion?

Exercise 6: Affix Transformation Challenge

Instructions: Rewrite the paragraph using at least 5 affixed forms of the words in brackets.

Original: The (create) of new technologies has led to the (wide) of remote work. Many employees feel (power) to control their own schedules. However, there is also a growing (aware) of the risks, such as (depend) on digital tools.