Prefixes with adjectives

Write the following adjectives in the column. Complete the sentences below the chart with the correct prefix.

possible, legal, happy, honest, practical, successful, sensitive, perfect, loyal, respectful,
logical, helpful, patient, certain, polite, moral, accurate, mature, correct, sane,
regular, usual, comfortable, acceptable, believable, tolerant, fair, personal, grateful,
valid, known, responsible, reliable, organised, complete, realistic, delicate, legible

un- in- im- ir- il- dis-

1. You know what! Your dreams are completely …realistic.

2. Do you realise how ...resposible it was not to call me.
3. He can’t be in the office. It’s ...possible. I saw him in the cafe 5 minutes ago.
4. Smoking in public places is ...legal.
5. You look ...happy. What’s the matter?
6. I’m afraid your passport is ...valid. You won’t cross the border with this one.
7. I don’t wear high heels very often. They are so …comfortable.
8. You’re late again. That’s ...believable! And you promised to be on time!
9. His identity is ...known.
10. Just wait. Why are you so ...patient?
11. His offer was highly …moral and she simply refused.
12. My sister is completely …organised. She never remembers anythings and she’s always looking for her
stuff.
13. My parents are ...tolerant. They are always criticising my style, my friends, my behaviour and they don’t
want to accept the fact that people are different!
14. Don’t you think it was ...respectful to call him by his first name in front of everyone, especially because he
is 20 years older than you.
15. Would it be ...delicate to mention the money now?
16. He is said to be ...reliable and ...sensitive.
17. Your behaviour at the table is … acceptable, young lady!
18. Try to stay away from ...honest people.
19. Your handwriting is almost ...legible.
Key:

1. unrealistic, 2. irresponsible, 3. impossible, 4. illegal, 5. unhappy, 6. invalid,

7. uncomfortable, 8. unbelievable, 9. unknown, 10. impatient, 11. immoral,
12. disorganised, 13. intolerant, 14. disrespectful, 15. indelicate, 16. unreliable, insensitive,
17. unacceptable, 18. dishonest, 19. illegible