Suffixes
Correct the mistake: He’s a very carefull driver.
careful
Add a negative prefix: She’s very _____ (friendly) to new students.
unfriendly
A person who wants everything to be perfect and becomes unhappy when things are not exactly right.
a perfectionist
Feeling eager and full of energy because you’re looking forward to something; anticipating something positive.
excited
A person who acts in a sensible, responsible way like an adult, not a child.
mature
Correct the mistake: One of the most important characteristics of a person is friendness.
friendliness
Add a negative prefix: He’s always _____ (polite) to his teachers.
impolite
Someone who easily believes what others say and can be tricked or deceived.
gullible
Extremely tired, with no energy left.
exhausted
Someone you can depend on because they do what they promise or are always on time.
reliable / trustworthy / dependable
Correct the mistake: His confidense helped him get the job.
confidence
Complete the sentence: Her _____ (honest) shocked everyone when the truth came out.
dishonesty
Unwilling to change one’s mind or attitude, even when it might be reasonable to do so.
stubborn
Feeling sad, depressed, or without hope; also used to describe dark or unpleasant weather.
gloomy
A person who doesn't need or want much.
modest
Form the correct adjective: Her _____ (ambition) nature helped her climb the career ladder.
Part of speech change: _______ --> adjective
ambitious
noun --> adjective
Add the correct prefix: She’s _____ (active), a worried for her health.
inactive
Not willing to accept new ideas, different opinions, or other ways of life.
narrow-minded
Feeling upset or annoyed because you can’t do something or things aren’t going as planned.
frustrated
Saying and doing what you really mean; honest and genuine in feelings or intentions.
sincere
Create the correct form: His _____ (impress) speech moved everyone to tears.
How does the part of speech change?
impression
verb --> noun
We add im- to words when they start with one of there 3 letters: ____,____ and ____.
Give examples for each one.
p,b,m
impolite, imbalanced, immature
Someone who is willing to do dishonest or unfair things to get what they want; having no moral principles.
unscrupulous
Worried or nervous about something that might happen in the future.
apprehensive
A person who treats all people and sides fairly, without showing favoritism or bias.
impartial