Negative prefixes – nouns and adjectives
we make nouns and adjectives negative using prefixes:
dis, in, de, anti, non, etc..
- change the word in brackets to the negative to complete the sentences.
1. [Text]
The Minister was ……. for comment (available)
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. unavailable (correct)
2. [Text]
The film was absolutely …….! (credible)
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. incredible (correct)
3. [Text]
She was quite ……. in fact she was rude! (courteous)
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. discourteous (correct)
4. [Text]
I’m afraid Wednesday will be ……. I have a dental appointment. (possible)
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. impossible (correct)
5. [Text]
The other candidates were all internal, which put me at a ……. (advantage)
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. disadvantage (correct)
6. [Text]
I like to try and find ……. gifts for friends and family at christmas. (usual)
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. unusual (correct)
7. [Text]
I was expecting payment today, this is very ……. (convenient)
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. inconvenient (correct)
8. [Text]
It is ……. to drive without insurance. (legal)
Answers for Quiz [8].
- 1. illegal (correct)
9. [Text]
Most people would like to ……. buried treasure given the opportunity. (cover)
Answers for Quiz [9].
- 1. uncover (correct)
10. [Text]
I’m not sure how a policy of ……. will sit with this department. (centralisation)
Answers for Quiz [10].
- 1. decentralisation (correct)