Opposites with Prefixes
This is the opposite of “loyal.”
disloyal
He didn’t agree, he ______.
disagreed
A person who always helps is ______.
helpful
Add the correct suffix: “fame → ______”
famous
What prefix can mean “too much”?
(over-)
Add a prefix to make the opposite of “mature.”
immature
The magician made the rabbit ______.
disappear
A driver who doesn’t take care is ______.
careless
Add the correct suffix: “nation → ______”
(national)
What prefix can mean “not enough”?
(under-)
What’s the opposite of “ambitious”?
unambitious
I couldn’t open the door because I couldn’t ______ it.
unlock
Don't worry about the dog. He's completely harm___
harmless
Add the correct suffix: “danger → ______”
(dangerous)
Fill in: “pain” → ______ (with suffix to mean “causing pain”).
(painful)
Complete: The opposite of “reliable” is ______.
unreliable
The shop asked for too much money. They ______ me.
overcharged
Something that causes no pain is ______.
painless
Add the correct suffix: “enjoy → ______”
(enjoyable)
Fill in: “sleep” → ______ (with suffix to mean “without sleep”).
(sleepless)
Give four different prefixes you can use to make opposites.
un-, dis-, im-, in-, il-, ir-
Please don’t throw that plastic bag away. You can ____ (use) it.
reuse
A story that cannot be forgotten is ______.
unforgettable
Add the correct suffix: “success → ______”
(successful)
Which is the correct spelling: “peaceful” or “peacefull”?
(peaceful)