Exercises – Prefix Practice

A- Prefixos que dão o sentido oposto à palavra

Complete the sentences below by adding the correct prefix to the bolded word.

1. The report was only partially finished; it was (complete).

2. The spy had to (code) the hidden message to reveal its content.
3. The team showed no effort after the defeat; they seemed completely (motivate).
4. The movie felt real, but it was completely (real).
5. His handwriting was so messy that it was (legible).
6. She tried to read the book, but she had left it (read) for weeks.
7. He couldn’t trust his friend anymore after such (loyal) behavior.
8. He didn’t like the new policy and openly expressed his (approve) of it.
9. The employee lied about his qualifications, which was highly (honest).
10. The chaotic state of his desk made it clear that he was completely (organized).
11. He decided to (cover) a new species during his research trip to the rainforest.
12. She was so relaxed about everything that her attitude seemed entirely (chalant).
13. Smoking was prohibited in that area because it was designated as a (smoking)
zone.
14. The chemicals had to be safely removed to (contaminate) the affected zone.
15. The machine was unreliable and entirely (efficient).
16. He disagreed with his teammate's plan and began to (agree) with their strategy.
17. Traveling to another planet without proper technology is simply (possible).
18. The price of the collectible item dropped significantly, making it (value).
19. The teacher decided to (construct) the difficult concept to help the students.
20. He didn’t enjoy spicy food and clearly (like) the dish.
21. Their decision to cancel the event was entirely (necessary).
22. She had forgotten to organize her thoughts, leaving her speech completely
(prepared).
23. That vacation was so memorable it was truly (forgettable).
24. His excuse was fabricated and completely (true).
25. Interrupting someone during a meeting is considered very (polite).
26. The route he chose to the venue was unnecessarily long and (direct).
27. After lifting such a heavy weight, she felt that her strength was (balanced).
28. The results of the experiment didn’t make any sense; they were entirely (logical).
29. He faced extreme sadness after the accident and felt utterly (happy).
30. The athlete was disqualified from the race after breaking the rules, leaving him
(qualified).
31. Her explanation for missing the meeting was irrelevant and (relevant).
32. He wanted to protect his belongings because the house felt (secure) without proper
locks.
33. The outdated law was considered by many to be entirely (legal).
34. The old manuscript was poorly preserved and almost (visible) to read.
35. The new gadget was great but not compatible with older systems; it was completely
(compatible).
36. His criticism was so mild that it seemed almost (material) to the discussion.
37. The artist’s work was so unique it was absolutely (comparable) to anything else.
38. The perfectionist noticed even the smallest (perfection) in the painting.
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Here are the correct prefixes for each blank:

1. incomplete
2. decode
3. demotivate
4. unreal
5. illegible
6. unread
7. disloyal
8. disapprove
9. dishonest
10. disorganized
11. discover
12. nonchalant
13. non-smoking
14. decontaminate
15. inefficient
16. disagree
17. impossible
18. devalue
19. deconstruct
20. dislike
21. unnecessary
22. unprepared
23. unforgettable
24. untrue
25. impolite
26. indirect
27. imbalanced
28. illogical
29. unhappy
30. disqualified
31. irrelevant
32. unsecure
33. illegal
34. invisible
35. incompatible
36. immaterial
37. incomparable
38. imperfection

Exercises – Prefix Practice

B- Prefixos que mudam o significado das palavras

Complete the sentences below by adding the correct prefix to the bolded word.
 1. The scientist found fossils from an era long before recorded history, making them
(historic).
2. He made a serious mistake in his speech by (pronounce) the name of the guest
incorrectly.
3. The instructions were unclear, leading to a complete (understanding) of the task.
4. The teacher asked him to (write) the essay because the first version was too messy.
5. The museum tour guide explained the timeline using a detailed (construction) of the
ancient city.
6. The actor was nervous and completely (use) the opportunity to impress the
audience.
7. The room was so full of people it became (crowded) and uncomfortable.
8. The event was chaotic because the seating wasn’t properly (arrange) beforehand.
9. She took her test again because she had to (check) the answers she doubted
earlier.
10. We were asked to (read) the book to prepare for a deeper discussion in class.
11. The company aims to operate in several countries, making it a (national)
organization.
12. His plan to impress everyone backfired because he was too (ambitious) in his goals.
13. The gift was thoughtful, but the store had (spelt) her name wrong on the card.
14. He assumed the project would be easy, but his (estimate) of the time required was
completely wrong.
15. The zoo is developing new programs to help foster a better (racial) understanding
among visitors.
16. The translation was made for speakers of different languages, ensuring the material
was (lingual).
17. The dictionary has entries for every English word, even the simplest (syllable).
18. She prepared a plan for her arrival by coordinating every detail (arrival).
19. After their argument, he began to (consider) his position and realized he might have
been wrong.
20. The textbook is available in a (lingual) format, catering to people who speak only
one language.
21. The athlete felt overlooked because the coach seemed to (value) her skills.
22. The equipment broke during use, so the technician had to (load) the program to test
it again.
23. The manual was created for many applications, making it a (purpose) guide.
24. The meeting took an unexpected turn due to a serious (behavior) by one of the
participants.
25. The conversation became heated because there was a major (understanding) of
the main point.

Resolution
1. prehistoric
2. mispronounce
3. misunderstanding
4. rewrite
5. reconstruction
6. misuse
7. overcrowded
8. prearrange
9. precheck
10. reread
 11. multinational
12. overambitious
13. misspelt
14. underestimate
15. interracial
16. interlingual
17. monosyllable
18. prearrival
19. reconsider
20. monolingual
21. undervalue
22. reload
23. multipurpose
24. misbehavior
25. misunderstanding

Exercises – Suffix Practice

C - Sufixos que tornam a palavra um adjetivo

Complete the sentences below by adding the correct suffix to the bolded word.

1. The painting was one of a kind, making it a truly (value) piece of art.
2. The volunteers were incredibly (charity) in their efforts to help the community.
3. Despite her small mistakes, her speech was highly (impress) to the audience.
4. He was known for being extremely (social) and could make friends easily.
5. The old chair was hard and stiff, so she bought a more (comfort) one.
6. His behavior during the meeting was immature and quite (child) for his age.
7. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, which made the software
extremely (use).
8. It was a rainy day, and she forgot her umbrella, leaving her feeling quite (anger).
9. She was always interested in new cultures and loved learning, making her a naturally
(curiosity) person.
10. The phone was light and small, making it conveniently (port) for travel.
11. His actions were so foolish that everyone agreed he was acting completely (fool).
12. The skies were clear, and the day was (sun), perfect for a picnic.
13. She approached the task with great caution, proving she was a very (care) worker.
14. The artwork wasn’t only beautiful; it was incredibly (create) as well.
15. She was excited about her new project and worked with (passion) to complete it.
16. Her grandmother's stories seemed to exist beyond time, as they felt absolutely
(time).
17. Despite the difficulties, he remained optimistic and focused on being (hope) about
the future.
18. His bold decisions reflected an adventurous and (ambition) personality.
19. The child felt scared in the dark room and became visibly (fear).
20. The company's strategy was incredibly efficient, making their team highly (product).
21. The storm left the field completely destroyed, rendering it (hope) for planting.
22. He was very talented in many areas, showing that he was quite (skill).
23. The vase wasn’t just expensive; it was also a (prince) family heirloom.
24. Her jokes brightened everyone’s mood; she was naturally (cheer).
 25. His handwriting was so neat and tidy that it was (read).
26. She often forgot where she put her keys; she could be very (forget).
27. The teacher praised him for his logical reasoning, calling his answer incredibly
(posit).
28. The technology was modern and stylish, making the gadget very (fashion).
29. He felt uneasy about the presentation and became extremely (nerve).
30. The handbag was expensive because it was made from a rare and (beauty)
material.

Resolution
1. valuable
2. charitable
3. impressive
4. sociable
5. comfortable
6. childish
7. useful
8. angry
9. curious
10. portable
11. foolish
12. sunny
13. careful
14. creative
15. passionate
16. timeless
17. hopeful
18. ambitious
19. fearful
20. productive
21. hopeless
22. skilful
23. princeless
24. cheerful
25. readable
26. forgetful
27. positive
28. fashionable
29. nervous
30. beautiful