UNIT 6 SECTION 2 (C) Use of English B2 for all exams

 

Use of English B2 for all exams UNIT 6 SECTION 2 (C)

 

The opposites of many English words are formed by adding a negative prefix to the words. The most common negative prefixes are un-, in-, dis- and mis-. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1 Even though he’s twenty years old, he is rather______________________.   MATURE 2 Thomas said that he is ____________________ to attend the meeting because he's ill. I am a little ______________________as to whether this is true or not.   ABLE DOUBT 3 The student was very ____________ and answered the question ____________ but the teacher asked him to try again.   NERVE CORRECT 4 He has become rich in a _____________ way.   HONEST 5 I didn't correct your essay because your writing was simply_____.   LEGIBLE 6 The teacher expressed her _______________ with Tom because he's so _______________ in class.   SATISFACTION OBEDIENT 7 It was _______________ of you to leave the baby _______________.   RESPONSIBLE, ATTENDED 8 Unfortunately, many climbers have been _______________ in their attempts to climb Mt Everest.   SUCCESS 9 I detest people who _______________ animals or use them in _______________ research.   TREAT SCIENCE 10 Driving at speeds of 150 kilometres per hour is not only___________ also______________________.   LEGAL SAFE 11 Her ______________________ to help got her into trouble.   WILLINGNESS 12 Why do you always have to ______________________with what I say?   AGREE 13 She's a very ______________________person. She wants everything done immediately.   PATIENT 14 Don't sit in that ______________________ armchair, sit here.   COMFORTABLE 15 Are you sure you didn't ______________________ him? He can't have said that.   UNDERSTAND

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ANSWER KEY

1 immature 2 unable doubtful 3 nervous incorrectly 4 dishonest 5 illegible 6 dissatisfaction disobedient 7 irresponsible unattended 8 unsuccessful 9 mistreat scientific 10 illegal unsafe 11 unwillingness 12 disagree 13 impatient 14 uncomfortable 15 misunderstand