Практикум по лексикологии английского языка. Часть 1. Словообразование. Маковецкая Н.А - 5 стр.

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Affixation
Prefixation
Exercise 1. Below are adjectives which can combine with some of the prefixes on
the left.
in- dis- experienced valuable
im- mis- perfect mature
ir- sub- conscious rational
il- under- judged loaded
un- over- valued honest
normal legible
1. Which words combine with in-, im-, ir- and il- ? Which consonants usually
follow im-, ir- and il-? What is in- usually followed by? (See the reference
material).
2. Which words combine with un-, dis- and mis-? What is the difference in
meaning between these prefixes?
3. Which words combine with sub-, under and over-? How does the prefix change
the meaning of the new word?
Exercise 2. Contradict the following statements in the same way as the example.
Example: Hes a very honest man. I dont agree. I think hes dishonest.
1. Im sure shes discreet. 6. Hes very efficient.
2. I always find him very sensitive. 7. I always find her responsible.
3. Its a convincing argument. 8. He seems grateful for our help.
4. Thats a very relevant point. 9. Im sure shes loyal to the firm.
5. Shes always obedient. 10. Hes a tolerant person.
Exercise 3. Three of these verbs make their opposite by adding the prefix dis- (e.g.
like dislike). Find the ones that do not.
Believe, change, approve, allow, do, lead, direct.
Exercise 4. Combine one of the prefixes in Box A with one of the words in Box B
to form a new word which matches one of the definitions listed below (1-16).
A
co- dis- im- in- inter- mid- mis- non- out- pre- re- self- sub-
super- un- under-
B
active centred continental day fiction fortune gain heat
human pack paid polite run satisfied standard worker
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                                       Affixation
                                       Prefixation

Exercise 1. Below are adjectives which can combine with some of the prefixes on
the left.

in-   dis-              experienced     valuable
im-   mis-              perfect         mature
ir-   sub-              conscious        rational
il-   under-            judged            loaded
un-   over-             valued           honest
                        normal           legible
1. Which words combine with in-, im-, ir- and il- ? Which consonants usually
   follow im-, ir- and il-? What is in- usually followed by? (See the reference
   material).
2. Which words combine with un-, dis- and mis-? What is the difference in
   meaning between these prefixes?
3. Which words combine with sub-, under and over-? How does the prefix change
   the meaning of the new word?

Exercise 2. Contradict the following statements in the same way as the example.
Example: He’s a very honest man. I don’t agree. I think he’s dishonest.

1. I’m sure she’s discreet.                  6. He’s very efficient.
2. I always find him very sensitive.         7. I always find her responsible.
3. It’s a convincing argument.               8. He seems grateful for our help.
4. That’s a very relevant point.             9. I’m sure she’s loyal to the firm.
5. She’s always obedient.                   10. He’s a tolerant person.

Exercise 3. Three of these verbs make their opposite by adding the prefix dis- (e.g.
like – dislike). Find the ones that do not.

Believe, change, approve, allow, do, lead, direct.

Exercise 4. Combine one of the prefixes in Box A with one of the words in Box B
to form a new word which matches one of the definitions listed below (1-16).

A
 co- dis- im- in- inter- mid- mis- non- out- pre- re- self- sub-
super- un- under-

B
       active centred continental day fiction fortune gain heat
        human pack paid polite run satisfied standard worker
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