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Prefixes and suffixes

Build vocabulary by exploring common prefixes and suffixes, then use the new words in context and discussion.

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B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix un-

Build vocabulary through prefix un-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix in-

Build vocabulary through prefix in-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix im-

Build vocabulary through prefix im-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -ful and -less

Build vocabulary through suffixes -ful and -less, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffix -ness

Build vocabulary through suffix -ness, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffix -ment

Build vocabulary through suffix -ment, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -tion and -sion

Build vocabulary through suffixes -tion and -sion, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix un-

Build vocabulary through prefix un-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix in-

Build vocabulary through prefix in-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix im-

Build vocabulary through prefix im-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -ful and -less

Build vocabulary through suffixes -ful and -less, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffix -ness

Build vocabulary through suffix -ness, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffix -ment

Build vocabulary through suffix -ment, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
B2Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -tion and -sion

Build vocabulary through suffixes -tion and -sion, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix un-

Build vocabulary through prefix un-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix in-

Build vocabulary through prefix in-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Prefix im-

Build vocabulary through prefix im-, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -ful and -less

Build vocabulary through suffixes -ful and -less, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffix -ness

Build vocabulary through suffix -ness, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Suffix -ment

Explore how -ment turns verbs into nouns through eight C1 vocabulary items, a contextual gap fill and discussion about policies, achievement and social change. The teacher key separates fixed gap-fill answers from open discussion.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →
C1Teens, Adults· 30–40 minutes

Suffixes: -tion and -sion

Build vocabulary through suffixes -tion and -sion, then use the target words in gap-fill and discussion activities. Includes a teacher answer key.

3 pages · Free PDFPreview lesson →