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    Answer Key Word Formation Adjectives With The Opposite Meaning 1

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    This document provides examples of forming adjectives with opposite meanings by using prefixes such as dis-, il-, im-, ir-, in-, and un-. It includes two exercises: 1. The first exercise fills in the blanks of sentences with adjectives of opposite meaning formed from word roots provided in brackets, like using "disloyal" for the word "loyalty". 2. The second exercise uses those prefixes to form negative adjectives from given word roots, like "illogical" from "logical". The document provides a key to form antonyms of adjectives through prefixation for language learners.

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    This document provides examples of forming adjectives with opposite meanings by using prefixes such as dis-, il-, im-, ir-, in-, and un-. It includes two exercises: 1. The first exercise fills in the blanks of sentences with adjectives of opposite meaning formed from word roots provided in brackets, like using "disloyal" for the word "loyalty". 2. The second exercise uses those prefixes to form negative adjectives from given word roots, like "illogical" from "logical". The document provides a key to form antonyms of adjectives through prefixation for language learners.

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    This document provides examples of forming adjectives with opposite meanings by using prefixes such as dis-, il-, im-, ir-, in-, and un-. It includes two exercises: 1. The first exercise fills in the blanks of sentences with adjectives of opposite meaning formed from word roots provided in brackets, like using "disloyal" for the word "loyalty". 2. The second exercise uses those prefixes to form negative adjectives from given word roots, like "illogical" from "logical". The document provides a key to form antonyms of adjectives through prefixation for language learners.

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    Answer Key – Word formation

    Adjectives with the opposite meaning (B2)


    Ex. 1 Fill in the gaps with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. Create only adjectives
    with the opposite meaning by using suitable prefixes.
    1. He’s such a disloyal (LOYALITY) friend – one day he pretends to understand your
    problems, the other day he stabs you in the back!
    2. I’m totally dissatisfied (SATISFACTION) with your service. I’m going to complain
    to your manager about it.
    3. Anabelle is unfit (FITNESS) to be a primary school teacher. She doesn’t like working
    with children.
    4. What you’re saying is completely unreasonable (REASON). There isn’t any logic in
    buying new domestic appliances.
    5. Claire is immature (MATURITY) for her age. She usually behaves very childishly.
    6. He was disobedient (OBEY) to his parent so they had to punish him.
    7. Robert is such an irresponsible (RESPONSIBILITY) man. You can’t trust him with
    anything.
    8. He might be insensitive (SENSITIVITY) at times but his intentions aren’t cruel.
    9. She likes boasting about her personal belongings and how successful she is. She’s
    extremely immodest (MODESTY).
    10. Everybody is imperfect (PERFECTIONISM) to some extent.
    11. The government is going to crack down on immoral (MORALITY) practices in
    business.
    12. This fruit is uneatable (EAT). Don’t eat it!
    13. I was discouraged (COURAGE) by his attitude towards my colleagues.
    14. I’m unfamiliar (FAMILIARITY) with modern art.
    15. Tartan skirts are unfashionable (FASHION) nowadays. They used to be popular in
    the nineties.
    16. What he said is unbelievable (BELIEVE). I don’t give credence to his version of the
    story.
    17. I was totally unaware (AWARENESS) of new legal regulations.
    18. My neighbours are unwilling (WILL) to take care of my dog when I go away on
    business
    19. Ashlie is incapable (CAPABLE) of hurting anybody. She’s a very understanding and
    sympathetic person.
    20. This sofa is extremely uncomfortable (COMFORT). I’d rather sit on the floor.
    21. Caren is unsuitable (SUIT) for the job. She can’t work under pressure.
    22. Being financially independent (DEPEND) of your parents is the first step towards
    adulthood.
    23. Endangered species are dying out and that is an unavoidable (AVOID) fact.
    24. Disabled (ABLE) people should have all necessary amenities.
    25. Introverts are seen as unsociable (SOCIALIZE) people. I think it’s just a stereotype,
    but maybe there is a grain of truth in it?
    26. It’s very sad that currently children are uninterested / disinterested (INTEREST) in
    reading books.
    27. Stop making these incredible (CREDIBLE) excuses. I’m not going to believe you!

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    28. My job is rather unexciting (EXCITE). Every day I do the same things and there is no
    prospect of promotion in the future.
    29. You’re still unacquainted (ACQUAINT) with our manager. Shall I introduce her to
    you?
    30. In some countries people have got unequal (EQUALITY) rights.
    31. Your behaviour is disrespectful (RESPECT). I’m not going to tolerate it any more.

    Ex. 2 Use appropriate prefixes (dis-, il-, im-, ir-, in-, un-) to form negative adjectives.
    1. logical – illogical
    2. intelligent – unintelligent
    3. discreet – indiscreet
    4. tolerant – intolerant
    5. rational – irrational
    6. imaginative – unimaginative
    7. decisive – indecisive
    8. just – unjust
    9. mature – immature
    10. reliable – unreliable
    11. sincere – insincere
    12. possible – impossible
    13. important – unimportant
    14. significant – insignificant
    15. profitable – unprofitable
    16. successful – unsuccessful
    17. known – unknown
    18. practical – impractical
    19. organised – disorganised
    20. welcome – unwelcome

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