Prefixes
Vocab
Phrasal Verbs
Suffixes
Vocab & Phrasal Verbs
100

(Give an example of a word with a prefix corresponding to the meaning)  

Prefixes: bio, en, un, pre, re 

meaning: not, opposing, reverse

-un

unconventional

unacceptable

unrelated


100

The _______________ effects of deforestation are evident in the loss of biodiversity.

adverse

100

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb: 

 be physically or mentally active to the point of fatigue

wear oneself out

100

(Give an example of a word with a suffix corresponding to the meaning) 

Suffixes: ate, able, ation, al, ful 

Relating to 

personal 

financial

optimal

-al

100

______ ______ is used in arid countries in order to maintain a healthy water supply. 

cloud seeding

200

(Give an example of a word with a prefix corresponding to the meaning)  

Prefixes: bio, en, un, pre, re 

meaning: life

biodiversity

biohazard

biology

-bio

200

Some argue that the forest fire was _______________, aimed at clearing land for development.

intentional

200

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb:

use or do something else after other things have failed

fall back on 

200

(Give an example of a word with a suffix corresponding to the meaning) 

Suffixes: ate, able, ation, al, ful 

state, cause to be

differentiate

devastate

infiltrate

-ate

200

The construction of a new city has been ________ because of its effect on the biodiversity

disputed

300

(Give an example of a word with a prefix corresponding to the meaning)  

Prefixes: bio, en, un, pre, re 

meaning: put into, make, provide with

engage

enable

encourage

-en

300

_______________ in the region has been below average, raising concerns for water supply.

precipitation

300

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb:

suddenly lose consciousness

black out

300

(Give an example of a word with a suffix corresponding to the meaning) 

Suffixes: ate, able, ation, al, ful 

capable

unable

understandable

repairable

-able

300


provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb: 

worry a great deal about something

stress out

400

(Give an example of a word with a prefix corresponding to the meaning)  

Prefixes: bio, en, un, pre, re 

meaning: back, again

restate

recover

retell

-re

400

Large _______________ stones can cause significant damage to agricultural crops.

hail

400

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb:

move away physically or mentally from something to get space or gain perspective

step back from

400

(Give an example of a word with a suffix corresponding to the meaning) 

Suffixes: ate, able, ation, al, ful 

meaning: resulting state

incarceration

devastation

inflation

-ation

400

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence with that phrasal verb: 

be on guard or watchful

be wary of

500

(Give an example of a word with a prefix corresponding to the meaning)  

Prefixes: bio, en, un, pre, re 

meaning: before

predict

preoccupy

preoccupy

-pre

500

Effective ________ techniques are essential for mitigating the spread of wildfires and protecting communities from destruction.

suppression


500

provide the phrasal verb to match the definition. Then write a sentence that phrasal verb:

distribute a little at a time in limited quantities

ration ____ out

500

(Give an example of a word with a suffix corresponding to the meaning) 

Suffixes: ate, able, ation, al, ful 

meaning: full of

meaningful

beautiful

wonderful

-ful

500

Protecting ________ balance is crucial for the sustainability of our planet.

ecological