Упражнение 1. Используйте отрицательные приставки. Образуйте подходящие по смыслу слова.

1. The service was slow and the waiter's familiarity was..., so we left without paying. (accept

2. Some children are a challenge, especially when they ... in public places. (behaviour)

3. To my ... , the restaurant was overbooked and we had to spend the evening at home. (appoint)

4. Michael was ... about what dessert to order. (decide)

5. Parents'... of their children's behaviour and life choices can ruin their lives. (approve)

There is a huge difference between ... children and those merely ... to listen to their parents'
advice. (obey, will)

1. Young children mustn't be left ... either at home or at public places. (attention)

8. She was frequently left alone by her ... husband. (faith)

If you describe someone as ..., you are criticising them because they are unable to do their job or a
task properly or are ... to act in this capacity. (competence, qualifications)

1. Banks are still seen as ... and many people keep their savings at home. (security)​

1. The service was slow and the waiter's familiarity was unacceptable, so we left without paying.
To form the word "unacceptable," we use the negative prefix "un-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "un-" to "acceptable," we create the opposite meaning.

2. Some children are a challenge, especially when they misbehave in public places.
To form the word "misbehave," we use the negative prefix "mis-," which means "wrong" or "badly." Therefore, by adding "mis-" to "behave," we create the word "misbehave," which means behaving inappropriately.

3. To my disappointment, the restaurant was overbooked, and we had to spend the evening at home.
To form the word "disappointment," we use the negative prefix "dis-," which means "not" or "opposite of." Therefore, by adding "dis-" to "appointment," we create the word "disappointment," which means a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction.

4. Michael was undecided about what dessert to order.
To form the word "undecided," we use the negative prefix "un-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "un-" to "decided," we create the word "undecided," which means not having made a decision.

5. Parents' disapproval of their children's behavior and life choices can ruin their lives.
To form the word "disapproval," we use the negative prefix "dis-," which means "not" or "opposite of." Therefore, by adding "dis-" to "approval," we create the word "disapproval," which means the act of not approving or expressing disapproval.

There is a huge difference between obedient children and those merely unwilling to listen to their parents' advice.
To form the word "unwilling," we use the negative prefix "un-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "un-" to "willing," we create the word "unwilling," which means not willing or reluctant.

1. Young children mustn't be left unattended either at home or at public places.
To form the word "unattended," we use the negative prefix "un-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "un-" to "attended," we create the word "unattended," which means not being supervised or looked after.

8. She was frequently left alone by her faithless husband.
To form the word "faithless," we use the negative prefix "faith-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "faith-" to "less," we create the word "faithless," which means lacking faith or not being loyal.

If you describe someone as incompetent, you are criticizing them because they are unable to do their job or a task properly or are unqualified to act in this capacity.
To form the word "incompetent," we use the negative prefix "in-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "in-" to "competent," we create the word "incompetent," which means lacking the ability or skill to perform a task.

1. Banks are still seen as insecure, and many people keep their savings at home.
To form the word "insecure," we use the negative prefix "in-," which means "not." Therefore, by adding "in-" to "secure," we create the word "insecure," which means not secure or not safe.