Prefixes Exercises
Prefix exercises online with answers and explanations — practise negative prefixes (un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, dis-, mis-, non-), meaning-changing prefixes (re-, pre-, over-, under-), and other common English prefixes through multiple-choice questions and printable worksheets for A2 to B2 learners. Part of our prefixes and suffixes word formation series. 5 exercise sets with 100 questions (A2 - C1 Level).
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Common Negative Prefixes: un- and dis-
Prefixes Exercises
A2 ReadingNEWStorms Hit 90 Million in Midwest
Big storms will hit the central United States this week. More than 90 million people are in danger. They face hail, stro…
Advanced Negative Prefixes: in-/im-/il-/ir-, mis-, non-
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Meaning-Changing Prefixes: re-, pre-, over-, under- & More
Prefixes Exercises
“The bridge was damaged in the storm, so the council decided to ___ it.”
B1 ReadingNEWStorms Threaten 90 Million Across US Midwest
This week, dangerous storms could hit the central United States. More than 90 million people are at risk. The National W…
Mixed Prefix Practice: All Prefix Types
Prefixes Exercises
“The contract was declared ___ because one party had not signed it.”
B2 ReadingNEWSevere Storms Threaten 90 Million in US Midwest
Severe storms are set to hit the central United States this week, putting more than 90 million people at risk. The Natio…
Advanced Academic Prefixes: counter-, pseudo-, neo- & More
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“The committee's decision to cut funding proved ___, as it ultimately led to higher costs in the long term.”
C1 ReadingNEWSevere Storms Threaten 90 Million Across US Midwest
Severe storms are expected to affect more than 90 million people across the central United States this week, with the Na…
Why practice Prefixes exercises?
These prefix exercises build your word-building skills step by step, covering levels A2 to B2. Start with the most common negative prefixes un- and dis- (happy → unhappy, agree → disagree), then master the tricky in- family with its phonological variants im-, il-, and ir- (possible → impossible, legal → illegal). Learn negative adjective prefixes to form opposites, practise meaning-changing prefixes like re-, pre-, over-, and under- to expand your vocabulary, and finish with mixed exam-style practice combining all prefix types for FCE and CAE preparation. For suffix practice, see our companion Suffixes exercises.