Практикум по лексикологии английского языка. Часть 1. Словообразование. Маковецкая Н.А - 12 стр.

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                           Suffixation and Prefixation

Exercise 1. Use the prefixes and suffixes to make new words out of those in the
box.
Un-, ir-, im-, in-, dis-, extra-, inter-, -less, -ful, -ment.

Action, ordinary, happy, satisfied, regular, assess, help, count, polite,
courage, experience

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences 1-10 using a derivative from Exercise 1.

1. It was the new assistant who made the mistake. Don’t be angry. Put it down to
   his … .
2. Bus-drivers usually have to put up with … working hours and with working at
   weekends.
3. Do you think it is … to talk others down?
4. When George is confronted with tough competition he soon becomes … .
5. Everyone considered him to be a man of … genius.
6. In some schools, colleges and universities, instead of tests and exams there is a
   continuous … with marks or grades for essays and projects during the term.
7. Alan was very … when his marriage broke up.
8. It is vital that … of any kind between the witnesses is prevented before and
   during the trial.
9. The road to success is long and there are no guarantees. No wonder that …
   young talents decide to settle for a regular job instead.
10.I found the local people very friendly and … .

Exercise 3. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the Key
word.
Example: Music has always had an attraction for me. – I have always found music
very attractive.
1. He wasn’t at all polite, in fact he was very … .
2. I am not clear about these proposals, would you … them?
3. The clerk is not allowed to authorise your application; he must have an official
   … form the Manager.
4. Is that really the truth? It doesn’t sound … to me.
5. Did you say John was illiterate? … seems to be increasing in all walks of life
   today.
6. He seems a very fussy sort of man. – Yes, I’m afraid … is one of his worst
   qualities.
7. Was John fortunate enough to get a place at London University? – No, … he
   didn’t get one.
8. Do you think she will be discreet enough not to repeat what I’ve just told you?
   – Oh, yes, you can absolutely rely on her … .