WORD FORMATION

I. Make the opposite of the adjec2ves below by adding one of the following prefixes: un-, dis-, ir-,
il-, ab-, im-, in-.
1. plausible à _____plausible 11. pracAcal à _____pracAcal
2. polite à _____polite 12. accurate à _____accurate
3. scrupulous à _____scrupulous 13. discreet à _____discreet
4. ripe à _____ripe 14. obedient à _____obedient
5. decisive à _____decisive 15. loyal à _____loyal
6. accessible à _____accessible 16. precise à _____precise
7. normal à _____normal 17. coherent à _____coherent
8. orthodox à _____orthodox 18. legible à _____coherent
9. logical à _____logical 19. responsible à _____responsible
10. replaceable à _____replaceable 20. official à _____official

II. Complete the sentences by using the word given to form an appropriate adjec2ve. Remember
that you may have to add a prefix from exercise 1 or a suffix from the following: -ish, -tal, -ed, -able,
-ive, -less, -ible, -ic.
1. She received ____________ treatment at the exclusive spa due to her VIP status. (PREFER)
2. The comedian's act was filled with ____________ humor that had the audience laughing
uncontrollably. (CHILD)
3. The ____________ presentaAon provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends and
advancements. (INFORMATION)
4. The ____________ policies implemented by the government helped sAmulate growth and stabilize
the market. (ECOMONY)
5. The debate became ____________ as both sides passionately defended their viewpoints. (ARGUE)
6. The ____________ adverAsement misled customers into believing false claims about the product's
effecAveness. (DECEIVE)
7. The ____________ customer expressed their concerns about the poor service they received at the
restaurant. (SATISFY)
8. The disappearance of the plane remains ____________, leaving invesAgators puzzled and searching
for answers. (EXPLAIN)
9. The singer delivered a ____________ performance, capAvaAng the audience with her powerful
vocals. (FLAW)
10. Acer an intense day of negoAaAons, he found himself ____________, unable to stop thinking
about the outcome. (SLEEP)
11. The lawyer presented a ____________ argument that convinced the jury of the defendant's
innocence. (PERSUADE)
12. She felt ____________ for the misunderstanding and promptly apologized for any inconvenience
caused. (APOLOGISE)

II. Read the text below. Use the word given to form an adjec2ve that fits the space in the same line.
In today's fiercely (1. COMPETE) ____________ world, success requires more than basic skills.
It necessitates an excessive amount of knowledge and experAse in your chosen field. Being highly (2.
KNOWLEDGE) ____________ not only enhances your abiliAes but also gives you a significant
compeAAve advantage, enabling you to tackle challenges with unwavering confidence.

While some argue that (3. EXCEED) ____________ knowledge can be overwhelming, it
undeniably offers immense benefits. The more you know, the beher equipped you are to make
informed decisions and find (4. INNOVATE) ____________ soluAons. This argument is parAcularly
relevant in industries where staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

In a constantly evolving landscape, relying solely on tradiAonal methods is no longer (5.

PRODUCE) ____________. Embracing new technologies and approaches can lead to substanAal
advancements. It's (6. ARGUE) ____________ that tradiAonal methods alone may no longer suffice to
achieve desired outcomes.

In markeAng, for instance, the (7. RESIST) ____________ allure of digital adverAsing has
revoluAonized the industry. Ignoring its potenAal for reaching a wider audience and generaAng (8.
MEASURE) ____________ results is nearly impossible. In many cases, a digital markeAng strategy is (9.
PREFER) ____________ over relying solely on tradiAonal channels.

To summarize, knowledge is crucial for success in a compeAAve world, and embracing new
approaches is ocen more suitable. Stay (10. ADAPT) ____________, open-minded, and make the most
of opportuniAes that arise.