Changing words with suffixes and prefixes

Use a prefix or suffix to change the highlighted word in each sentence. Prefixes and Suffixes to use -able Makes an adjective from a verb. The verb becomes doable en- Makes a verb meaning to give the the property of the noun -ary -ery Makes an adjective from a verb. Meaning this verb has a tendancy to happen. -ness Makes a noun from an adjective. -dom Makes a noun from an adjective. un- im- dis- anti- makes an opposite adjective. -less Makes an adjective, meaning without the noun. -ate -ise make verbs from adjectives

The sentences..

  1. It's totally (understand) that you stayed home when you were sick.
  2. Don't laugh at his stupid jokes! You'll only (courage) him to say them again.
  3. That sidewalk is (slip), I almost fell!
  4. After Monday, I will no longer be a foreigner. I will receive my (citizen)!
  5. Arthur will be very lonely unless you (friend) him.
  6. Every afternoon, the cooks (sharp) their knives in preparation for dinner.
  7. I hate being around Mary Lou, she is so so (friendly).
  8. The stock market crash of 1929 left my great-grandfather (penny).
  9. I have a class at 8:00 a.m. but I always (sleep).
  10. The groom may (veil) the bride only when their vows have been exchanged.
  11. I think we should try something else. That strategy seems way too (risk).
  12. My father's death left me with a great (empty) in my heart.
  13. George W. Bush is pretending that he attacked Iraq to (liberty) the Iraqis.
  14. Americans fought hard to earn their (free) from Britain.
  15. When you work at a nuclear power plant, you have to be extremely (care).
  16. Every time I think I've beaten you, you (do) me!
  17. I had to take three months off when I was pregnant, but my boss has been very (understand).
  18. He will (cork) the wine as soon as we are ready for dinner.
  19. You need to work on your orthography so you don't (spell) these words.
  20. The weather (cast) looks bad for a picnic--rainy and windy!

More words with suffixes and prefixes

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