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9 November 2007: Prefixes

Greetings from Chester, today it is bright and sunny but very windy and when you go across the road to number 2 Stanley Place from the main school, you run the risk of being blown away. We are definitely into winter now, the days are getting shorter and it is becoming very difficult to get up in the mornings as it is so dark. Also exams are looming so everyone is working hard and doing all their homework.

Lots of people need to increase their vocabulary and what better way than looking at prefixes? (That's the small words like dis, mis, en and un which you can put in front of other words to change their meaning.)

Exercise 1
Here is a list of verbs. Put one of the following prefixes dis, mis, en or un in front of each of the following words to make a verb. Then, use the verb to complete the following sentences.
  sure
  understand
  wrap
  like
  agree
  able
  obey
  large
  do
  behave
Exercise 2
Now complete the following sentences, using one of the verbs in its correct form.
One of the soldiers was punished for    orders.
"I'm afraid that you    me. I said £40 not 14."
We have many things in common, but we    on music. He likes jazz but I prefer classical.
John was so excited about his birthday that he had    all his presents by 7 o'clock in the morning.
When we had the photos    we were able to make out the house in the distance.
It's hot in there, so why don't you    your coat?
Are those children   ? They seem to be making a lot of noise.
This software    you to calculate the percentages very quickly.
The only trouble about winter is the dark mornings. I really    getting up in the dark.
"It is our job to    your safety at all times so please keep to the footpaths and don't wander off", said the guide.

The word this week is materialistic. It is an adjective we use to describe a person/people, who is more interested in money and possessions than anything else.

"Children today are so materialistic, they want everything their friends have and don't consider the cost."

Enjoy the weekend and keep practising your English!
Best wishes from Harriet and everyone at English in Chester!


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