Base words with negative prefixes: un-, mis-, dis-, in-, im-, ir- A)Choose a word from the box that fits in each sentence Write it on the line Unlike – indirect – impatient – imperfect – dislike – unlock – irregular misbehave • • A puppy may behave well, or it may • Do you like spinach, or you _ it? • The route is slower than the direct one • The sisters look like each other, but they are in most ways • The pre-test was _, but the retest was perfect • Please lock the front door, and the back door B) We use mis and dis as prefixes in front of some verbs Dis gives a verb the opposite meaning (eg disappear) Mis means badly (eg misbehave) or wrongly (eg misunderstand) Look at the verbs in the box below Which can be used with mis? Which can be used with dis? Which can be used with both? Trust – believe – use – place – lead – arm – hit – qualify – manage – agree – continue – infect – like – inform – please – quote – obey - prove Complete the sentences using the verbs with mis or dis from the box above (B1) You may need to change the form of the verb • Smith was from the race for making two false starts • I seem to have my glasses somewhere Have you seen them? • The politician was very angry because the newspaper had _ what he said • I have always _ February It’s a horrible, wet, cold month 3 Complete the sentences using the verbs with mis or dis from the box above (B1) This time the missing words are adjectives or nouns • • • • The students were very They completely ignored the teacher Could you buy some ? I need to clean the bathroom There was a very serious between the two business partners This report is full of and lies I demand that you look into it C)Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line Ex: Jenny Hill’s new play is set in a disused warehouse in East London USE • It is about an unfortunate between two old friends UNDERSTAND • Sam thinks his childhood mate, Colin, has him by promising him a place in his band, a band which has just been offered a recording contract LEAD • The violent in the opening scene between the naïve Sam AGREE • And totally Colin is a powerful piece of theatre TRUST • However, much of the rest of the plot is simplistic and at times BELIEVE • In fact, much of what happens only the theory PROVE that Jenny Hill is finally ready to _ Malcolm Kerr as the star PLACE of new, naturalistic theatre • One of the most aspects of this new play is the return of veteran actor, PLEASE • Jack Marr, as Sam’s supportive _ grandfather LIKE • And, finally, it is worth mentioning how friendly and the staff of the Royal Theatre are INFORM D)Choose the right one: Im – ir – un – il – dis – mis – de • My grandfather found it _possible to stop smoking • Your answer is totally _logical; it doesn’t make sense at all!! • I wish I spoke better English When I travel abroad, I often _understand what people are saying • Her parents’ divorce did _reparable damage to her adult relationships • Their choice of honeymoon destination was as yet _decided • There have been train _railments in the last 48 hours • The rails were all rusty from _use • Please give me further instructions as to where I can _load the dishwasher • I have been given very _exact information as to the distance to Esbjerg