English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice 3rd Edition

Which of the suffixes in A opposite could combine with the words in the box below to 
make new words? Note that there is more than one possibility for each word.
child dust calorie work
Rewrite the sentences using the suffix given in brackets.
1 The weather can’t be predicted. (-able) 
The weather is unpredictable.
2 Poisonous mushrooms can be easily identified. (-able)
3 He thinks so much about his career that he has no time for his family. (-minded)
4 The new speed cameras are supposed to be indestructible by vandals. (-proof)
5 During the Civil War, the country was totally overcome by terror. (-ridden)
6 The soil on that farm contains a lot of nutrients. (-rich)
7 The bank decided that he did not have enough income to allow him credit. (-worthy)
Using a suffix from A, make up words with the following meanings.
1 food for vegetarians must be this
2 connected with class
3 containing a lot of vitamins
4 can be dry-cleaned
5 very aware of people’s clothes
6 initiated by the government
Are the following words adverbs, adjectives or verbs? Use a dictionary if necessary.
1 dampen
2 friendly
3 dearly
4 silken
5 roughen
6 masterly
7 kindly
8 darken
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rebellion delay foods room criminal
expression glove story booth illness
speech personality dish country
demonstration principles problems economy
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Common well-established word parts
Many literary or academic words in English are formed using Latin and ancient Greek prefixes and
roots. Many English speakers are not aware of the meanings of the word parts listed here, but 
knowing them can help you to understand and remember new words.