Let's Move On Book Three - Using Prefixes and Suffixes To Expand Vocabulary

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Practical Thematic

Vocabulary Builders for Intermediates

Prefixes & Suffixes indicating absence presence:

Prefix non-

Suffix -less

Suffix -y

Suffix -ful

Suffix -ous

MARILEE CARLSON

LET’S MOVE ON





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1. -ar, -er, -or 2. -an, -n, -ian 3. -ant, -ent 4. -ist 5. -ee

1. un- 2. dis- 3. mis- 4. in-, im- 5. il-, ir-

1. non- 2. -less 3. -y 4. -ful 5. -ous

1. -ive 2. -ish 3. -ic 4. -al 5. -ly

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Thematic Prefixes and Suffixes

Book 1 Suffixes of function:

Book 5 Suffixes of description or condition:

1. -ar, -er, -or 1. -able, -ible

2. -an, -n, -ian 2. -ary,-ery,-ory

3. -ant, -ent 3. -ant/-ance/y

4. -ist 4. -ent/-ence/y

5. -ee

5. -en

Book 2 Prefixes of negation:

Book 6 Suffixes of condition or quality:

1. un- 1. -ity

2. dis- 2. -ness

3. mis- 3. -ion

4. in-, im- 4. -ment

5. il-, ir- 5. -ism

Book 3 Prefixes and suffixes indicating absence / presence:

Book 7 Prefixes and suffixes indicating action:

1. non- 1. re-

2. -less 2. de-

3. -y 3. -ate

4. -ful 4. -ize

5. -ous 5. -ify

Book 4 Suffixes of description:

Book 8 Suffixes for grammar:

1. -ive 1. comparisons -er, -est

2. -ish 2. plural nouns -s, -es

3. -ic 3. present verbs -s, -es

4. -al 4. continuous verbs -ing

5. -ly

5. past verbs -ed



CONTENTS - PREFIXES OF FUNCTION

UNIT 1 non-

1 ALTERNATE ACTIVATING STRATEGY

2 SEPARATE THE ROOT WORD FROM THE PREFIX AND DEFINE

3 COMMON WORDS WITH THE NON- PREFIX

4 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1A CLOZE ACTIVITY

5 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1B SENTENCE PRACTICE

6 LESSON #1 – PRACTICE 1C SENTENCE PRACTICE










16-17 UNIT 1 QUIZ #1 AND ANSWER KEY

18-21 ANSWER KEYS

22 FOUR IN A ROW

23-25 CARDS FOR PREFIX STRUT BOARD GAME

Unit 2 -less


27 SEPARATE THE ROOT WORD FROM THE SUFFIX AND DEFINE

28 COMMON WORDS WITH THE –LESS SUFFIX















41-42 UNIT 2 QUIZ

43-46 ANSWER KEYS

47 FOUR IN A ROW


UNIT 3 -y



53 COMMON WORDS WITH THE –Y SUFFIX













66-67 UNIT 3 QUIZ

68-71 ANSWER KEYS

72 FOUR IN A ROW


UNIT 4 -ful



79 COMMON WORDS WITH THE -FUL SUFFIX


76 DOMINOS













91-92 LESSON #4 – PRACTICE 4C SENTENCE PRACTICE

93-96 UNIT 4 QUIZ

97 ANSWER KEYS

98 FOUR IN A ROW


UNIT 5 -ous


103 SEPARATE THE ROOT WORD FROM THE PREFIX AND DEFINE

104 COMMON WORDS WITH THE -EE PREFIX













117-118 UNIT 5 QUIZ

119-122 ANSWER KEYS



123 FOUR IN A ROW


127 PREFIX DOMINOS

LESSONS #1-5 REVIEW

128-129 SENTENCE ACTIVITY

130 FOUR IN A ROW – LESSONS 1-5

133 LESSONS 1-5 DOMINOS



Notes to the teacher: An understanding of common prefixes and suffixes can increase a student’s comprehension more quickly than learning individual words in isolation. This series of books is organized around groups of prefixes or suffixes that deal with common themes. Book 3 focuses on prefixes and suffixes that indi-cate the absence or presence of something. In Unit 1, nonviolence indicates the absence of violence. In Unit 2, sugarless gum indicates the absence of sugar in the gum. In Unit 3, a windy day is a day where wind is present. In Unit 4, a peaceful day indicates a day where peace is present. In Unit 5, a dangerous road is a road where danger is present. At the outset, it may be helpful to give a basic presentation of the 8 parts of speech and how they func-tion in English sentences. Often a prefix or suffix will be added to a word that is one part of speech in order to change it into another part of speech. (danger-noun; dangerous-adjective) Eventually the stu-dents will need to understand this concept well enough to use the various forms of a word correctly in sentences. (shame-noun and verb / shameful, shameless-adjectives) Units 2-5 involve this change. See the page on common sentence patterns. Each unit follows a similar format:

1. The prefix or suffix is introduced. An effective way to do this would be to think of words that students may already know and lead them to discover the pattern and meaning. (What are nonparallel lines? What is the nonsmoking section of a restaurant? What is a nonstop flight? What do these words have in common? [non- prefix] What does the ‘non’ indicate?) An alternate introductory activity is included where students match pairs or groups of related words.

2. The first page of the actual unit (after the Alternate Introductory Activity) can be filled out together in class. A teacher can elicit informal definitions of the words, or provide them for the students. It might be helpful to write them on the board or an overhead to insure that students are writing down accurate information. (nonfat—with no fat) If desired, students can also include both word parts (non + fat = non-fat).

3. The second page containing a list of common words that contain the prefix or suffix can be discussed with the class. Students can share words that they’ve heard or teachers can ask questions. (What activities are dangerous? What is a cloudy day? What is an eventful day?) Once students see how common the prefix or suffix is, they are more apt to recognize the value of learning it. Once they have understood the pattern, they will begin to notice words containing the prefix or suffix in conversation and/or print with a deeper understanding of how the English language functions. The teacher should point out any unusual information, such as spelling variations (changing the ‘y’ in beauty to ‘i’ for beauti-ful; changing the ‘y’ in pity to ‘i’ for pitiless; dropping the ’e’ in disaster for disastrous; doubling the ‘d’ in mud for muddy).

4. The practices are designed to give students a structured opportunity to change a word to a new word with the prefix or suffix under consideration. There are 4 practice sets of 3 pages with increasing levels of difficulty. The first page of each practice set gives Cloze Sentences with context clues to guide the selection (from a word bank) of the appropriate root word that needs to be combined with the prefix/suffix and inserted. In the last two pages, the students are asked to restate a sentence giving the same information in such a way that they can use the new prefix/suffix with one of the words in the original sentence. The words to be changed are underlined in Part A of each practice, but in Part B, the stu-dents are asked to determine on their own which words to change. All of the words to be changed are included on the list found on the second page of the unit, so students will always be able to refer to the list to see which words can be combined with the prefix or suffix. Be sure to point out that when a positive word is changed to a negative word, in order to retain the meaning of the original sen-tence, other changes will have to be made. Often that will involve the insertion or removal of another word with a negative meaning such as ‘no’, (The gum is sugarless./The gum has no sugar.) or ‘without’, (It’s a sleeveless shirt. /It’s a shirt without sleeves.)



5. Most units contain 3 games that can be used to reinforce the use of the prefix or suffix. Dominos The Domino Page should be laminated and then cut ONCE down the center white line, and then across EVERY horizontal line, forming small rectangles that contain a word ending and a word be-ginning. This game works well with 2-3 individuals or teams. A teacher could choose to make enough copies of the game for each pair of students. One domino is placed face up and then stu-dents take turns adding strips at either end to make words. The teacher can also require that the words be used in sentences. If small groups are playing without supervision, the teacher can ask the pairs of students to record their words or sentences on a paper to be turned in. Students can decide in advance what shape they’d like to make with the dominos (circle, oval, rectangle, house, car). If students have matched the dominos correctly, they will form an enclosed shape using all of the seg-ments. At the end of the book there may be domino games that combine prefixes and suffixes from several units. In this book, units 1, 2, and 4 have no domino games because there are no variations to choose from. Each domino would match every other one. 4 in a Row Students attempt to claim 4 adjacent squares in any direction (horizontal, vertical, diagonal). Other students attempt to block them. This game works well for 2-4 students or teams. Students/teams take turns trying to claim a square by adding a prefix or suffix to the word in the square. They can be asked to spell the word and/or use it in a sentence as well. They can then place a marker or their initials on the square and no one else can claim the square. Each person/team gets a turn to claim one square on the grid. Play continues as students attempt to connect 4 squares in a straight line, or block opponents until some student/team succeeds in forming a straight line with 4 adjacent squares. The page can be laminated for reuse with a dry-erase pen. Colored buttons or paper markers can be used on a page, or the page could be turned into a transparency for an overhead projector. Teams could easily use this format. At the end of the book there are 4 in a Row games that combine prefixes and suffixes from several units. Suffix Strut / Prefix Parade Students draw cards with words to which prefixes or suffixes can be added. Correct answers allow them to move along a path containing pitfalls which need to be avoided. 6. Each unit has a quiz. 7. Answer Keys are provided for the Student Practice Exercises. These are not the only possible correct responses, but they are usually the most obvious. Any sentence is to be accepted that cor-rectly uses the underlined word in the answer key sentence while conveying the meaning in the original sentence. 8. At the end of the book, there are combined review and assessment pages which deal with all of the units in the book. The Prefix Parade/ Suffix Strut game can be used with shuffled cards from all of the units. The unit numbers can be removed from the cards if a higher level of difficulty is desired where students will have to decide unaided which prefix or suffix to use with the word. (Copy the card pages. White out the numbering. Recopy and laminate.)



Unit 1 nonabrasive nonabsorbent nonacademic nonacceptance nonacidic nonaccountable nonaccredited nonactivated nonaddictive nonadjacent nonaerosol nonaffiliated nonaffluent nonaggression nonaggressive nonagricultural nonalcoholic nonallergic nonaligned nonalphabetic non-American nonaquatic nonartistic nonassertive nonattender nonautomatic nonbacterial nonbeliever nonbelligerent nonbetting nonbiblical nonbinding nonbiographical nonbiological nonbiting nonblack nonbreathing noncancerous noncarcinogenic non-Catholic noncertified non-Christian noncitizen nonclassified nonclogging

noncoercive noncolorfast noncombatant noncombative noncombustible noncommercial noncommittal noncommitted noncompetitive noncompliance noncompliant noncomplicated noncomputerized noncommunicative nonconformist nonconsecutive noncontagious noncontinuous noncount noun noncumulative nonderee nondemanding nondemocratic nondenominational nondescript nondisruptive nondominant nondramatic nondrinker nondriver nonelective nonelectric nonessential nonexistent nonfading nonfatal nonfat nonfattening nonfiction nongaseous nonglare nongreasy nonhazardous non-Hispanic nonindustrial nonindustrialized

noninfected noninfectious nonintersecting nonintoxicating nonjudgmental nonlethal nonliving nonmagnetic nonmalignant nonmathematical nonmedical nonmember nonmetal nonmetallic nonmetric nonmigratory nonmilitant nonmilitary nonmoving nonmusical non–Muslim nonnegotiable nonorganic nonoverlapping nonpaid nonpartisan nonparallel nonparticipant nonparticipating nonpartisan nonpartisanship nonpaying nonperishable nonpersistent nonplastic nonpoisonous nonpolitical nonpolluting nonporous nonprofessional nonprofit nonproliferation nonrated nonreader nonreciprocal nonrecurring

nonrecyclable nonreflecting nonregulated nonreligious nonrenewable nonresident nonresidential nonresistance nonrestrictive nonscientific nonsecure nonsense nonsensical nonsensitive nonsequential nonsexist nonskid nonskier nonsmoker nonsmoking nonstick nonstop nonstrategic nonsurgical nontaxable nontenured nonthinking nonthreatening nontoxic nontraditional nontransferable nonuniform nonvenomous nonverbal nonverbally nonviable nonviewer nonviolence nonviolent nonviral nonvisual nonvolcanic nonvoter nonvoting nonwhite

TARRGET VOCABULARY FOR LET’S MOVE ON—BOOK 3



Unit 2 ageless aimless armless backless barkless beardless beltless blameless bloodless boneless bootless bottomless boundless brainless breathless brimless buttonless capless captionless careless ceaseless changeless cheerless childless cloudless clueless coatless collarless colorless cordless countless crustless cuffless cushionless defenseless directionless dreamless dripless dustless effortless emotionless endless errorless exhaustless expressionless eyeless faceless faithless fatherless

fathomless faultless fearless fenceless finless flawless flowerless fogless flourless formless friendless fruitless furless godless greaseless groundless guiltless gunless hairless harmless hatless headless heartless helpless hitless homeless hoodless hopeless hornless horseless humorless jacketless jobless joyless keyless lawless leaderless legless lifeless limitless loveless luckless matchless meaningless measureless meatless merciless mindless moonless motherless

motionless motorless nameless needless noiseless odorless painless paperless parentless partnerless passionless patternless penniless pitiless pointless powerless priceless purposeless rainless remorseless restless riderless rimless roofless rootless rudderless runless scoreless seamless seedless selfless senseless shadowless shameless shapeless shirtless shoeless sightless sinless skinless sleepless sleeveless smokeless sockless sonless soundless speechless spineless spotless stainless

starless strapless sugarless sunless tactless tailless tasteless tearless thankless thoughtless timeless tireless toothless topless treeless useless ventless victimless voiceless weaponless weightless winless wireless worthless Unit 3 achy angry baggy bloody blotchy blurry bony bossy breathy breezy bristly bubbly buggy bulky bumpy catchy chalky chatty cheery cheesy chewy chilly chunky



cloudy cottony cranky creaky creepy crispy crumby crunchy crusty curly curvy dirty downy drafty dreamy drippy droopy drowsy dusty faulty fishy flaky fleecy floppy flowery fluffy foamy foxy frilly frisky frosty frothy fruity funny furry fussy glassy gloomy glossy grainy grassy greasy greedy grimy gritty grouchy guilty gummy gusty hairy

handy hasty healthy hungry inky itchy jazzy jerky jumpy knotty lacy leafy leaky lengthy lofty loopy lumpy marshy meaty messy milky misty moldy moody muddy needy noisy nosy nutty oily peppy perky picky poky puffy pushy rainy raspy risky rocky rosy rubbery runny rusty saggy salty sandy scaly scanty scary

scratchy sexy shaky shifty shiny showy silvery skinny sleepy slimy slouchy smelly sneaky snowy soapy sooty sparkly spicy spongy spooky spotty springy starry stealthy sticky stinky stony stormy streaky stretchy stringy sunny tasty teary thirsty thorny thrifty tingly toothy trashy trendy tricky trusty twisty twitchy watery waxy weedy weepy weighty

whiny windy wintery witty woody wooly wordy zesty Unit 4 artful awful beautiful blissful boastful bountiful careful cheerful colorful deceitful delightful disdainful disrespectful distasteful distressful distrustful doubtful dreadful dreamful dutiful effortful eventful factful faithful fateful fearful flavorful forceful forgetful fretful frightful fruitful gleeful graceful harmful hateful helpful hopeful hurtful

insightful joyful lawful meaningful merciful mistrustful mournful neglectful painful peaceful pitiful playful powerful prayerful prideful purposeful regretful remorseful reproachful resentful resourceful respectful restful scornful shameful sinful skillful sorrowful spiteful stressful successful suspenseful tactful tearful thankful thoughtful trustful truthful uneventful unfaithful unhelpful unlawful unsuccessful untruthful useful wakeful wasteful watchful willful wishful



wonderful worshipful youthful zestful containers armful bagful bagsful barrelful barrelsful basinful basketful bellyful boatful bookful bottleful bowlful boxful bucketful canful carful cartful cheekful closetful cupful dishful drawerful dropperful earful eyeful fistful forkful gardenful glassful handful houseful jarful jugful ladleful lapful lungful mouthful plateful platterful pocketful roomful

sackful satchelful scoopful shovelful spoonful tablespoonful tankful teaspoonful trainful truckful trunkful tubful Unit 5 adulterous adventurous advantageous ambidextrous ambitious amorous analogous anonymous anxious atrocious autonomous avaricious bigamous blasphemous bounteous calamitous cancerous carnivorous cautious cavernous ceremonious chivalrous circuitous coniferous contagious contemptuous continuous courageous courteous covetous curious curvaceous

dangerous deciduous delirious delicious desirous disastrous discourteous enormous envious erroneous fallacious famous felonious ferocious fictitious flirtatious furious gaseous glamorous glorious gracious grievous harmonious hazardous herbivorous hilarious humorous idolatrous imperious incestuous industrious infectious joyous libelous malicious marvelous melodious meritorious miraculous mischievous monogamous monotonous monstrous mountainous murderous mysterious nauseous

nervous odorous ominous outrageous nutritious perilous pious poisonous pompous porous prestigious prosperous querulous rancorous rebellious religious repetitious resinous righteous rigorous riotous ruinous scandalous scrupulous sensuous slanderous spacious studious superstitious suspicious tempestuous thunderous traitorous treasonous tumultuous tyrannous ulcerous unadventurous unglamorous venomous vicious victorious vigorous virtuous wondrous zealous



PARTS OF SPEECH NOUNS: Persons: boy, teacher, Mary, announcer Places: park, Mexico, classroom Things: book, money, car Ideas: justice, anger, weight Can be a gerund: Running is good for your health. PRONOUNS: Take the place of a noun. Personal: he, she, it, we, you, they, him, her, us, them, my, your, his, its, our, their Indefinite: someone, anyone, everyone, something, anything, everything Relative: that, which, who Interrogative: which, who, what ADJECTIVES: Modify a noun or a pronoun.

Answer: which one?, what kind?, how many?, belonging to whom? (this book, heavy winds, five apples, my coat) Can be a participle: the barking dog Adjective phrase: The girl in the red dress is tall. Articles: a, an, the ADVERBS: Answer: how? when? where? to what extent? (yelled loudly, yelled yesterday, yelled outside, almost yelled)

Modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Adverb phrase: ran to the store

PREPOSITIONS: Connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence A preposition is always followed by a noun or pronoun. It acts like an adjective or an adverb. (The girl in the blue dress went to the store.) VERBS: Show action or state of being. Tenses: Present, Past, Future (Simple, Progressive, Perfect, Progressive Perfect) Can be active or passive ( I hit the ball./ The ball was hit.) GERUNDS: verbs used as nouns (Running is good for you.) PARTICIPLES: verbs used as adjectives (Barking dogs are annoying.) INFINITIVE: the verb with ‘to’ used as a noun or modifier (I like to work.) CONJUNCTIONS: Words that join words, phrases, or clauses together. Coordinating conjunctions ( and, or, but) join equal things. (I have a dog and a cat.) Subordinating conjunctions (because, until) join unequal clauses. (I stayed until I finished.)



PR

EP

OS

ITIO

N

connects a noun or pronoun to some other

word in the sentence (in, on, at, to, from

, for, w

ith, under, over…)

CO

NJU

NC

TIO

N

joins words or groups of

words (and, but, or, because,

if, when, w

hile, after, until)

NO

UN

nam

es a person (teacher, m

other) place (school, park) thing (book, dress, car)

P

RO

NO

UN

takes the place of a noun (I, m

e, you, him, he, she, they,

them, w

e, us, someone, anyone,

everyone, everybody, anybody, anything, everything, nothing)

A

DJE

CT

IVE

describes a noun or pronoun answ

ers these questions: w

hich one? (this, that, her, his, our) w

hat kind? (leather, big, difficult) how

many? (several, m

any, four)

A

CT

ION

VE

RB

tells of an action (Joe ran.) an occurrence (It happened.) or existence (W

e live in York.) verbs can be put in different tenses, be m

ade negative, or used as infinities (to w

ork)

HE

LP

ING

VE

RB

helps the M

AIN

verb to be in a different tense, negative, or a question (do, does, did, is, am

, are, w

as, were, has, have, had, w

ill, w

ould, should, can, could, might,

must, m

ay)

L

INK

ING

VE

RB

links the subject to a noun or adjective in the predicate (is, am

, are, was,

were, has been, have been,

seem, look, taste, feel, becom

e, smell)

AD

VE

RB

describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb answ

ers these questions: w

hen? (John came yesterday.)

where? (H

e fell down.)

how? (H

e ran quickly.)

IN

TE

RJE

CT

ION

expresses em

otion (oops, w

ow, oh, ugh)



BASIC SENTENCE PATTERNS IN ENGLISH

The patterns of English sentences can be classified according to the type of verb used.

1. Verb of being patterns use a form of the verb to be as the main verb in the sentence. Is / am / are / was / were / has been / have been / had been / is-am-are being / was-were being / will be / will have been

A. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb of being + Adverb of time or place 1. Mary was in the classroom. 2. We have been in Mexico for four years. 3. They will be at home tonight. B. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb of being + Adjective 1. They are tired. 2. The boys were afraid. 3. Mary has been sad. C. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb of being + Noun (same entity as subject) 1. She is a teacher. 2. The boys were classmates. 3. The book will be an autobiography. 2. Linking verb patterns use one of the linking verbs as the main verb in the sentence. The linking verb is followed by a noun or an adjective. smell / taste / look / feel / seem / sound / become / appear / grow (in all tenses) A. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Linking Verb + Adjective 1. The pretzels tasted salty. 2. Mary looks angry. 3. The baby will become sleepy. B. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Linking Verb + Noun 1. The man became a citizen. 2. The couple will become parents. 3. The newly elected president becomes the leader of the country. 3. Action verb patterns use one of the many action verbs as the main verb in the sentence. The action verb may be either transitive (with a direct object) or intransitive (no direct object). have / play / run / see / ride / tell / sell / think / sell / find / give / take / work etc. A. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb (intransitive) 1. The dogs bark every night. 2. The boys played in the park. 3. They worked hard. B. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb (transitive) + Direct Object 1. She wrote a book. 2. The boys found their dog. 3. The students will have a test. C. Subject (noun or pronoun) + Verb (transitive) + Direct Object + Indirect Object 1. Mom sent Grandma a present. 2. Dad bought John a bicycle. 3. Mary baked us a cake. In order to change a noun to an adjective, you will have to take note of where these words can appear in a sentence, and what type of verb is required. (The dress has many colors. The dress is colorful.)



Prefix Parade / Suffix Strut Board Game

On the following page you will find the playing board for the Prefix Parade / Suffix Strut Board Game. The playing cards will be included with each unit. Copy (and lami-nate if desired) the game board and cards. Cut out each individual card. The cards will be shuffled and stacked face down in the center of the board as indicated. After completing Unit 1, teachers can either use just the cards for a particular unit, or com-bine the unit cards with all previous cards. The unit number is included on the card for ease of sorting after cards have been combined. If teachers don’t want the number showing on the card (It will help students decide which prefix or suffix to use rather than force them to remember.) they can make an extra copy of the cards, white out the numbers and then recopy before laminating and cutting.

Directions: Players race around the track by making words and/or sentences containing new words made from words on cards and a prefix or suffix. 1. Players roll a die. Even numbers move a player forward 2 spaces;

odd numbers move a player 1 space. If a player lands on a ‘Lose a Turn’ square, that turn ends (before drawing a card). Players that land on any other squares draw cards from the pile. They make new words with prefixes or suffixes and spell the new words and/or use them in sentences. [(lace) ‘l-a-c-y Tia’s blouse was lacy.’]

2. A player can move one space for a correct spelling, and another

space for a correct sentence. 3. The first player to reach the finish line wins.



STA

RT

FINISH

LINE

Forgot double consonant:

mudy instead of m

uddy Lose a turn.

Move forw

ard three spaces.

Welcom

e H

ome!

Prefix P

arade

Su

ffix Stru

t

C

ards

W

rong end! lesstooth instead of toothless

Lose a turn.

Wrong suffix! snow

ful instead of

snowy

Lose a turn.

M

ove back three spaces.

Spelled w

rong! w

onderous instead of w

ondrous Lose a turn.

Forgot capital! nonhispanic instead of

non-Hispanic

Lose a turn.

Move back

three spaces.

non- -less

-ous -ful

-y


Photocopiable by the Purchasing Teacher for Her/His Students’ Use Only 1

Unit 1: non- Alternate Activating Strategy Laminate and cut out the following words. Have pairs or small groups of students try to find corresponding pairs of words and discuss how the addition of a suffix or prefix impacts the meaning of the root word. Have pairs or groups share their conclusions with the entire class.

acidic nonacidic accredited nonaccredited

addictive nonaddictive adjacent nonadjacent

affiliated nonaffiliated alcoholic nonalcoholic

allergic nonallergic alphabetic nonalphabetic

bacterial nonbacterial belligerent nonbelligerent

binding nonbinding biological nonbiological

breathing nonbreathing cancerous noncancerous

certified noncertified citizen noncitizen

compliant noncompliant conformist nonconformist

drinker nondrinker driver nondriver

electric nonelectric fat nonfat

essential nonessential existent nonexistent

fatal nonfatal lethal nonleathal



Unit 1: non- non- a prefix that means ‘not’, or ‘the absence of.’ The part of speech often stays the same. Separate the root word from the prefix in the following words and give a brief definition, which can include the root word. nonalcoholic- _____( non + alcoholic -with no alcohol) ______________________

nonaquatic- ________________________________________________________

nonfat- ___________________________________________________________

nonintersecting- ____________________________________________________

nonmedical-________________________________________________________

nonpaid- __________________________________________________________

nonpartisan- _______________________________________________________

nonpoisonous- _____________________________________________________

nonpolitical- _______________________________________________________

nonscientific- _______________________________________________________

nonsmoker- ________________________________________________________

nonstick- __________________________________________________________

nonstop- __________________________________________________________

nontaxable- ________________________________________________________

nonviolence- _______________________________________________________

non-

Grammar Note: Sometimes a verb or noun will change to an adjective with ‘non-‘. These glasses don’t produce a glare (noun). They are nonglare (adjective) glasses. Baked-on food doesn’t stick (verb) to this pan. It’s a nonstick (adjective) pan.



nonabrasive nonabsorbent nonacademic nonacidic nonaccredited nonaddictive nonadjacent nonaerosol nonaffiliated nonafluent nonaggression nonaggressive nonagricultural nonalcoholic nonallergic nonaligned nonalphabetic non-American nonaquatic nonartistic nonassertive nonattender nonautomatic nonbacterial nonbeliever nonbelligerent nonbetting nonbiblical nonbinding nonbiographical nonbiological nonbiting nonblack nonbreathing noncancerous noncarcinogenic non-Catholic noncertified non-Christian noncitizen nonclassified nonclogging noncoercive noncolorfast noncombatant noncombative noncombustible noncommercial

noncommittal noncommitted noncompetitive noncompliance noncompliant noncomplicated noncomputerized noncommunicative nonconformist nonconsecutive noncontagious noncontinuous noncount noun noncumulative nondegree nondemanding nondemocratic nondenominational nondescript nondisruptive nondominant nondramatic nondrinker nondriver nonelective nonelectric nonessential nonexistent nonfading nonfatal nonfat nonfattening nonfiction nongaseous nonglare nongreasy nonhazardous nonindustrial nonindustrialized noninfected noninfectious nonintersecting nonintoxicating nonjudgmental nonlethal nonliving nonmagnetic nonmalignant

nonmathematical nonmedical nonmember nonmetal nonmetallic nonmetric nonmigratory nonmilitant nonmilitary nonmoving nonmusical non–Muslim nonnegotiable nonorganic nonoverlapping nonpaid nonpartisan nonparallel nonparticipant nonparticipating nonpartisan nonpartisanship nonpaying nonperishable nonpersistent nonplastic nonpoisonous nonpolitical nonpolluting nonporous nonprofessional nonprofit nonproliferation nonrated nonreader nonreciprocal nonrecurring nonrecyclable nonreflecting nonreligious nonrenewable nonregulated nonreligious nonrenewable nonresident nonresidential nonresistance nonrestrictive

nonscientific nonsecure nonsense nonsensical nonsensitive nonsequential nonsexist nonskid nonskier nonsmoker nonsmoking nonstick nonstop nonstrategic nonsurgical nontaxable nontenured nonthinking nonthreatening nontoxic nontraditional nontransferable nonuniform nonviolence nonvenomous nonverbal nonverbally nonviable nonviewer nonviolence nonviolent nonviral nonvisual nonvolcanic nonvoter nonvoting nonworking

Common Words with the non– Prefix non-



Unit 1 – Practice 1A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. People are much safer in the bathroom if there are _____________________________ surfaces in the tub or shower.

2. A _________________________________________ flight goes directly from one airport to the airport at the final destination.

3. It’s very easy to wash ___________________________________ pans because food doesn’t adhere to the surface.

4. Factories must be located in ___________________________________ areas because people do not want to live next to them.

5. People should not transmit credit card numbers to ____________________________________websites.

6. Winter resorts have slopes and lifts, but there are other indoor activities for ______________________________________.

7. Nutritional supplements are currently __________________________________, unlike medications that are strictly supervised.

8. Most public buildings are now designated ____________________________________, but cigarettes are allowed outside.

9. You can learn almost as much from __________________________________ communication as from what is actually said.

10. Some warrantees are ____________________________________________, so they terminate when the product is resold.

11. ________________________________ procedures can take place in a doctor’s office, but operations must be in hospitals.

12. Voters must live in the district, so ___________________________________________ are excluded from voting.

13. Fossil fuels are _____________________________________ resources, unlike the sun and wind which are never depleted.

14. __________________ forfeit the right to complain about elected officials because they didn’t participate in the election.

15. Although Martin Luther King wanted changes in society, he recommended ___________________________ methods.

16. Some novels have a _________________________ format where they keep jumping back and forth from the present to the past.

17. Teachers who are __________________________________ have no guarantee that they will remain in their current positions.

18. Some snakes and spiders pose no danger to humans because they are ______________________________________.

19. Athletes need to wear __________________________________ clothing, so that they can have total freedom of movement.

20. A _______________________________________ study wouldn’t qualify for publication in a medical journal.

Word Bank: regulate renewable resident residential restrictive scientific secure

sequential slip skier smoking stick stop surgical tenure

transferable venomous verbal violent voter

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Unit 1 – Practice 1B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. Vegetables are not addictive. ________(Vegetables are nonaddictive.)____________________

2. Adjacent lines are next to each other. ______________________________________________

3. The spray bottle is not aerosol. ___________________________________________________

4. It was not an alcoholic beverage. _________________________________________________

5. It was not an alphabetic language. ________________________________________________

6. Most Americans live in America. __________________________________________________

7. Aquatic animals don’t live on land. ________________________________________________

8. It isn’t a bacterial infection. ______________________________________________________

9. Sarah was not a betting person. __________________________________________________

10. This information is not biblical. __________________________________________________

11. It was not a binding agreement. _________________________________________________

12. Parallel lines don’t intersect. ____________________________________________________

13. The malignant tumor was not harmless. ___________________________________________

14. Ali is not a professional. _______________________________________________________

15. It was not a medical problem. ___________________________________________________

16. Cars that aren’t moving must be off the street. _____________________________________

17. People who aren’t participating must leave. ________________________________________

18. The check was not negotiable. __________________________________________________

19. Venomous snakes are dangerous. _______________________________________________

20. Military personnel are allowed on the base. ________________________________________

21. Paid work is not volunteer work. _________________________________________________

22. Partisan judges aren’t fair. _____________________________________________________

23. Computerized files are easy to share. ____________________________________________

24. Poisonous snakes are dangerous. ______________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 1C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. He was not a professional. ______(He was a nonprofessional.) __________________________

2. Reflecting clothes are helpful at night. _____________________________________________

3. Porous surfaces absorb water. ___________________________________________________

4. His views were not political. ______________________________________________________

5. Biting snakes are dangerous. ____________________________________________________

6. The rainy days were not consecutive. ______________________________________________

7. The office is not commercial. _____________________________________________________

8. Carcinogenic substances are harmful. _____________________________________________

9. Renewable resources don’t disappear. _____________________________________________

10. That item is not taxable. _______________________________________________________

11. Cancerous tumors are dangerous. _______________________________________________

12. Paying spectators don’t get in for free. ____________________________________________

13. Religious people go to church. __________________________________________________

14. A breathing person is not dead. _________________________________________________

15. Sue was not a voter. __________________________________________________________

16. It was not a rated movie. _______________________________________________________

17. Jim is not a conformist. ________________________________________________________

18. His beliefs were not violent. ____________________________________________________

19. It was a not for profit company. __________________________________________________

20. It’s not a denominational group. _________________________________________________

21. The mixer was not electric. _____________________________________________________

22. People can live in residential areas. ______________________________________________

23. This area is not for smokers. ___________________________________________________

24. Random numbers are not sequential. ____________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 2A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. After a year, most checks are __________________________________________________ and therefore worthless.

2. A good counselor needs to be _________________________________ because criticism will discourage the client from talking.

3. It’s safe to be near ________________________________________ snakes because they can’t kill you.

4. ____________________________________ vehicles must be parked at the side of the road so they won’t block traffic.

5. Rocks and mud are ________________________________________ things, unlike plants and animals.

6. Birds that remain in one location year round are ___________________________________________________.

7. A surface that doesn’t absorb water is __________________________________________.

8. Fresh fruit will spoil, but canned goods are ____________________________________________.

9. Gas is a _______________________________________ resource, but wind and solar energy are not.

10. Inches, feet, and yards are ____________________________________ units of measurement for length.

11. A _____________________________________ person doesn’t know much about flats, sharps, whole notes, or half notes.

12. Iron and steel are attracted to magnets, but ________________________________________ substances are not.

13. Some tumors are cancerous, but others are ______________________________________________ and harmless.

14. Teachers who behave in _____________________________________ ways may lose their jobs.

15. Hospitals and libraries are ______________________________________ organizations, unlike business companies or stores.

16. Stun guns are _________________________________ weapons that the police use to subdue people reducing the risk of harm.

17. People who want to move about unseen at night choose dark _________________________________ clothing.

18. Most of the students in the gym were playing dodge ball, but the ____________________________ watched from the bleachers.

19. A ____________________________________ who loves literature can listen to audiobooks.

20. If there are seats available, some airline workers can travel on planes as _________________________________ customers.

Word Bank: judgmental lethal living malignant metallic metric migratory

moving musical negotiable participant paying perishable poisonous porous

professional profit reader reflecting renewable

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Unit 1 – Practice 2B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. She was not sensitive to wool. ___________________________________________________

2. Scientific studies are usually helpful. _______________________________________________

3. It was not a cumulative grade. ____________________________________________________

4. It was not a fatal injury. _________________________________________________________

5. A unicorn doesn’t exist. (switch to the adjective form) _________________________________

6. Those vegetables aren’t fattening. ________________________________________________

7. Milk that has no fat has only a few calories. _________________________________________ (Switch to is with an adjective.) 8. It was not a surgical procedure. ___________________________________________________

9. It was not a regulated drug. ______________________________________________________

10. Rice is not a count noun. ______________________________________________________

11. The election was not democratic. ________________________________________________

12. Ear infections are not contagious. ________________________________________________

13. This section is not for smoking people. ____________________________________________

14. I don’t like answers that make no sense. ___________________________________________ (Use form of ‘to be.’) 15. People should order goods on secure computer lines. ________________________________

16. Fading material doesn’t always stay the same color. _________________________________

17. Busses that don’t stop arrive more quickly. ________________________________________ (Switch to an adjective describing the busses.)

18. It was not an infectious disease. _________________________________________________

19. A biography is not fiction. ______________________________________________________

20. Water guns are not lethal weapons. ______________________________________________

21. Pans with surfaces that don’t stick are easy to wash. _________________________________ (Replace with an adjective.) 22. Working people earn money. ____________________________________________________

23. It was not a taxable item. _______________________________________________________

24. Children can’t have intoxicating drinks. ____________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 2C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. Warrantees on cars aren’t always transferable._______________________________________

2. Violence is not a good way to solve problems. _______________________________________

3. Greasy foods are not healthy. ____________________________________________________

4. Hazardous material will harm you. _________________________________________________

5. Infected students can’t come to school. _____________________________________________

6. Gabriel is not a skier. ___________________________________________________________

7. Living things are not minerals. ____________________________________________________

8. Intersecting lines always meet. (always ↔never) _____________________________________

9. Glasses with no glare are good for driving. __________________________________________ (Switch to an adjective describing glasses.) 10. Toxic fumes are harmful. ________________________________________________________ 11. Voting citizens care about elections. ______________________________________________

12. Drivers can never drink beer and drive. ____________________________________________

13. Water is not a clogging substance.________________________________________________

14. They spoke to the countries that weren’t aligned. ____________________________________

15. People who aren’t residents don’t pay local taxes.____________________________________

16. This container is not made of plastic. ______________________________________________

17. The books weren’t biographical.__________________________________________________

18. It was not an essential item. _____________________________________________________

19. The literacy class was not for readers. _____________________________________________

20. It was not a degree course. _____________________________________________________

21. It was not elective surgery. ______________________________________________________

22. Sign language is not verbal. _____________________________________________________

23. Jack enjoys school activities that aren’t academic. ___________________________________

24. A good therapist must not be judgmental. ___________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 3A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. People who are watching their weight can drink ____________________________ milk instead of whole milk.

2. Travel books and textbooks are examples of ________________________________________.

3. People with a limited income should purchase necessities before they spend money on ___________________________ items.

4. Cancer and asthma are examples of ______________________________________ diseases, unlike the flu or measles.

5. 14, 19, 11, and 5 are ______________________________________numbers, unlike 3, 4, and 5.

6. ____________________________________ can always take a taxi, ride the bus, walk, or bike if they need to go somewhere.

7. If you want your curtains to keep their bright colors, you need to select __________________________________ material.

8. Joe was a _________________________________ worker. He didn’t work in a factory, he worked in an office.

9. Most people have trouble writing with their _______________________________________ hand.

10. A _____________________________________accident may cause injuries, but not death.

11. _______________________________ people would not make good professional athletes because they need the will to win.

12. Fran was a good listener and ____________________________________ . She was a good therapist.

13. Leaders are not chosen by elections in a ______________________________________________ form of government.

14. Pajamas for infants should be made of ______________________________________________ material in case of fire.

15. Companies that are still _______________________________________ must keep all of their records and files on paper.

16. Toxic materials must be disposed of carefully, but _______________________________ materials can be disposed of normally.

17. Even though young children don’t realize it, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are ___________________________________.

18. Celery and lettuce are ______________________________________ foods, unlike cheesecake and ice cream.

19. A person who always wants to be different from everyone else is a _____________________________________.

20. Women who love to have meaningful conversations should not marry _______________________________________ men.

Word Bank: combustible communicative competitive computerize conformist consecutive contagious

democratic dominant driver essential existent fading fat fatal

fattening fiction hazardous industrial judgmental

non-



Unit 1 – Practice 3B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. His methods weren’t violent. ____________________________________________________

2. The car was not an automatic. ___________________________________________________

3. They aren’t believers.__________________________________________________________

4. The material isn’t combustible.___________________________________________________

5. The job isn’t demanding. _______________________________________________________

6. Canned food items are not perishable. ____________________________________________

7. The force was not magnetic. ____________________________________________________

8. Her cough was not persistent. ___________________________________________________

9. Sexist remarks are unacceptable. ________________________________________________

10. Those who weren’t attenders had to do extra work. __________________________________

11. The methods weren’t coercive. __________________________________________________

12. The program was not accredited. ________________________________________________

13. The group didn’t promote violence._______________________________________________

14. The plan wasn’t viable. ________________________________________________________

15. The measurements aren’t metric. ________________________________________________

16. Clothes that aren’t colorfast will not fade. __________________________________________

17. The infection was not viral. _____________________________________________________

18. The trash wasn’t recyclable. ____________________________________________________

19. The protest wasn’t disruptive. ___________________________________________________

20. Those who weren’t skiers chose to skate or sled. ____________________________________

21. His approach wasn’t threatening. ________________________________________________

22. The games were not competitive. ________________________________________________

23. Hugo was not a member. _______________________________________________________

24. The substances were not polluting. _______________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 3C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. Some genetic traits aren’t dominant. ______________________________________________

2. Those who weren’t participants watched. __________________________________________

3. Teachers who aren’t tenured can lose their jobs._____________________________________

4. The civilians were not combatants. _______________________________________________

5. Magnets won’t attract objects that aren’t metal.______________________________________

6. I want shoes with soles that don’t skid. ____________________________________________

7. That cleanser is not abrasive. ___________________________________________________

8. Thirty percent of voters were not committed. ________________________________________

9. James is not a religious person.__________________________________________________

10. Golfers want clothing that isn’t restrictive.__________________________________________

11. A person who isn’t thinking might be fooled.________________________________________

12. Regulations that aren’t uniform are confusing. ______________________________________

13. He didn’t communicate verbally. _________________________________________________

14. Steve isn’t a TV viewer.________________________________________________________

15. Penny isn’t a visual learner. ____________________________________________________

16. Gabe is not a voter. ___________________________________________________________

17. That country is not industrialized._________________________________________________

18. The information wasn’t classified. ________________________________________________

19. Johanna is not a citizen.________________________________________________________

20. Fran is not an assertive person.__________________________________________________

21. The company was not compliant._________________________________________________

22. It was not a complicated problem. ________________________________________________

23. Those birds aren’t migratory. ____________________________________________________

24. She refused to eat food that wasn’t organic. ________________________________________

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Unit 1 – Practice 4A Cloze Activity Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate word from the word bank and adding the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. Viral infections are ________________________________________, so they are not treated with antibiotics.

2. Grape juice is a _______________________________________ beverage that can be served to children, unlike wine.

3. Some medications are _________________________________ , so they can be used indefinitely and then easily discontinued.

4. Squirrels and chipmunks are __________________________________ animals, unlike fish and shrimp.

5. Pans with certain coatings need to be scrubbed with __________________________ sponges rather than scouring pads.

6. A ___________________________________ agreement can be cancelled by either party at any time.

7. Ammonia is a ______________________________________ liquid, unlike vinegar or lemon juice.

8. Angles that don’t share a common ray or leg are ________________________________________.

9. A college that is _____________________________________ has not been approved to offer recognized degrees.

10. A __________________________________________ person will not stand up for his or her rights.

11. A region that has no farms is _______________________________________________.

12. John liked to do things his way. He was a __________________________. He started his own business.

13. Cigarettes are dangerous, but chewing gum is ____________________________________________.

14. _______________________________ people can freely eat nuts, fruit, and vegetables without fear of an adverse reaction.

15. A driver must depress a clutch to shift gears on a _______________________________________ car.

16. A _______________________________________ container is packaged without air pressure.

17. Rich nations often send aid to _____________________________________ countries who lack food or other materials.

18. A ____________________________________person might not choose to go to a museum to admire paintings.

19. _______________________________________ are not allowed to vote in elections in the USA .

20. The Chinese and Korean languages are ___________________________ because they use characters rather than letters.

Word Bank: abrasive accredited acidic addictive adjacent aerosol affluent

agricultural alcoholic allergic alphabetic Americans aquatic artistic assertive

automatic bacterial binding carcinogenic conformist

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Unit 4 – Practice 4B Rewrite the following sentences changing the underlined word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. It isn’t a volcanic mountain. ____________________________________________________

2. It is not a certified car. ________________________________________________________

3. The weapons were not biological. _______________________________________________

4. The neighborhood isn’t affluent._________________________________________________

5. This plant grows well in acidic soil. ______________________________________________

6. An allergic person can’t eat peanuts._____________________________________________

7. Agricultural regions are effected by rain. __________________________________________

8. He is not a communicative boyfriend. ____________________________________________

9. The buzzing noise wasn’t continuous. ____________________________________________

10. The resolution wasn’t dramatic. _________________________________________________

11. The treaty opposed proliferation. ________________________________________________

12. Reciprocal relationships are satisfying. ___________________________________________

13. Plans that aren’t strategic often fail. ______________________________________________

14. It was not a traditional family.___________________________________________________

15. The resources are not renewable. _______________________________________________

16. He didn’t recommend resistance to authority. ______________________________________

17. Random numbers aren’t sequential. _____________________________________________

18. The company was not for profit._________________________________________________

19. The chairman didn’t encourage partisanship. ______________________________________

20. The schedules aren’t overlapping. ______________________________________________

21. The response was not militant. _________________________________________________

22. Wendell is not a musical person. ________________________________________________

23. The problem was not compliance. _______________________________________________

24. The detainee was not combative. _______________________________________________

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Unit 4 – Practice 4C Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. The therapist asked about recurring dreams._______________________________________

2. A drinker should not drive. _____________________________________________________

3. The leak wasn’t gaseous.______________________________________________________

4. It was not an industrial plan.____________________________________________________

5. An artistic person would enjoy this project. ________________________________________

6. Affiliated agencies have more contacts.___________________________________________

7. Absorbent materials are comfortable. ____________________________________________

8. The victim’s injuries were fatal. _________________________________________________

9. The specifications were metric. _________________________________________________

10. The cleaning solution isn’t poisonous.____________________________________________

11. The problem wasn’t medical. __________________________________________________

12. It was not an aerosol spray. ___________________________________________________

13. It was not an alcoholic beverage. _______________________________________________

14. It isn’t suited for an aquatic environment. _________________________________________

15. The cream will cure a bacterial infection. _________________________________________

16. He formulated an agreement that wasn’t binding.___________________________________

17. He only studies infectious diseases. _____________________________________________

18. The paint isn’t fading. ________________________________________________________

19. She didn’t have a contagious condition. __________________________________________

20. The actions weren’t military. ___________________________________________________

21. The line is not secure. ________________________________________________________

22. It is not a regulated product.____________________________________________________

23. Their conclusions weren’t scientific.______________________________________________

24. Food isn’t taxable in our country. ________________________________________________

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Unit 1 Quiz Rewrite the following sentences changing the appropriate word using the Unit 1 Prefix. 1. The cleaning solution isn’t poisonous. ______________________________________________

2. The problem wasn’t medical. _____________________________________________________

3. It is not an aerosol spray. ________________________________________________________

4. Reciprocal relationships are satisfying. _____________________________________________

5. Plans that aren’t strategic often fail. _______________________________________________

6. This plant grows well in acidic soil. ________________________________________________

7. A person who isn’t thinking might be fooled. _________________________________________

8. Regulations that aren’t uniform can be confusing. _____________________________________

9. He didn’t communicate verbally. __________________________________________________

10. The measurements aren’t metric. ________________________________________________

11. Clothes that aren’t colorfast will not fade. __________________________________________

12. The infection was not viral. _____________________________________________________

13. This container is not plastic. ____________________________________________________

14. The books weren’t biographical. _________________________________________________

15. It was not an essential item. ____________________________________________________

16. The election was not democratic. ________________________________________________

17. Ear infections are not contagious. _______________________________________________

18. This section is not for smoking people. ____________________________________________

19. A breathing person is not dead. _________________________________________________

20. The actions weren’t military. ____________________________________________________

21. We know a lot about rated movies. _______________________________________________

22. Cars that aren’t moving must be off the street. _____________________________________

23. People who aren’t participating must leave. ________________________________________

24. The contract’s terms are not negotiable. ____________________________________________________

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Unit 1 Quiz Answer Key 1. The cleaning solution is nonpoisonous.

2. It was a nonmedical problem.

3. It is a nonaerosol spray.

4. Nonreciprocal relationships aren’t satisfying.

5. Nonstrategic plans often fail.

6. This plant doesn’t grow well in nonacidic soil.

7. A nonthinking person might be fooled.

8. Nonuniform regulations can be confusing.

9. He communicated nonverbally.

10. They are nonmetric measurements.

11. Noncolorfast clothes will fade.

12. It was a nonviral infection.

13. This container is nonplastic.

14. They were nonbiographical books.

15. It was a nonessential item.

16. The election was nondemocratic.

17. Ear infections are noncontagious.

18. This section is for nonsmoking people.

19. A nonbreathing person is dead.

20. The actions were nonmilitary.

21. We don’t know a lot about nonrated movies.

22. Nonmoving cars must be off the street.

23. Nonparticipating people must leave.

24. The contract’s terms are nonnegotiable.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word.



1B 1. Vegetables are nonaddictive.

2. Nonadjacent lines aren’t next to each other.

3. The spray bottle is nonaerosol.

4. It was a nonalcoholic beverage.

5. It was a nonalphabetic language.

6. Most non-Americans don’t live in America.

7. Nonaquatic animals live on land.

8. It is a nonbacterial infection.

9. Sarah was a nonbetting person.

10. This information is nonbiblical.

11. It was a nonbinding agreement.

12. Nonparallel lines intersect.

13. The nonmalignant tumor was harmless.

14. Ali is a nonprofessional.


16. Nonmoving cars must be off the street.

17. Nonparticipating people must leave.

18. The check is nonnegotiable.

19. Nonvenomous snakes aren’t dangerous.

20. Nonmilitary personnel aren’t allowed.

21. Nonpaid work is volunteer work.

22. Nonpartisan judges are fair.

23. Noncomputerized files are not easy to share.

24. Nonpoisonous snakes aren’t dangerous.

1C 1. He was a nonprofessional.

2. Nonreflecting clothes aren’t helpful at night.

3. Nonporous surfaces don’t absorb water.

4. His views were nonpolitical.

5. Nonbiting snakes aren’t dangerous.

6. The rainy days were nonconsecutive.

7. The office is noncommercial.

8. Noncarcinogenic substances aren’t harmful.

9. Nonrenewable resources disappear.

10. That item is nontaxable.

11. Noncancerous tumors aren’t dangerous.

12. Nonpaying spectators get in for free.

13. Nonreligious people don’t go to church.

14. A nonbreathing person is dead.

15. Sue was a nonvoter.

16. It was a nonrated movie.

17. Jim is a noncomformist.

18. His beliefs were nonviolent.

19.It was a nonprofit company

20. It’s a nondenominational group.

21. The mixer is nonelectric.

22. People can’t live in nonresidential areas.

23. This area is for nonsmokers.

24. Random numbers are nonsequential.


1A Cloze 1. nonslip

2. nonstop

3. nonstick

4. nonresidential

5. nonsecure

6. nonskiers

7. nonregulated

8. nonsmoking

9. nonverbal

10. nontransferable

11. Nonsurgical

12. nonresidents

13. nonrenewable

14. Nonvoters

15. nonviolent

16. nonsequential

17. nontenured

18. nonvenomous

19. nonrestrictive

20. nonscientific

Unit 1 - 1 Answer Key



2B 1. She was nonsensitive to wool.

2. Nonscientific studies aren’t helpful.

3. It was a noncumulative grade.

4. It was a nonfatal injury.

5. A unicorn is nonexistent.

6. Those are nonfattening vegetables.

7. Nonfat milk has only a few calories.

8. It was a nonsurgical procedure.

9. It was a nonregulated drug.

10. Rice is a noncount noun.

11. The election was nondemoratic.

12. Ear infections are noncontagious.

13. This section is for nonsmoking people.

14. I don’t like answers that are nonsense.

15. People shouldn’t order on nonsecure lines.

16. Nonfading material stays the same color.

17. Nonstop busses arrive more quickly.

18. It was a noninfectious disease.

19. A biography is nonfiction.

20. Water guns are nonlethal weapons.

21. Pans with nonstick surfaces are easy to wash.

22. Nonworking people don’t earn money.

23. It was a nontaxable item.

24. Children can have nonintoxicating drinks.

2C 1. It is a nontransferable warrantee.

2. Nonviolence is a good way to solve problems.

3. Nongreasy foods are healthy.

4. Nonhazardous material will not harm you.

5. Noninfected students can come to school.

6. Gabriel is a nonskier.

7. Living things are nonmineral.

8. Nonintersecting lines never meet.

9. Nonglare glasses are good for driving.

10. Nontoxic fumes aren’t harmful.

11. Nonvoting citizens don’t care.

12. Nondrivers can drink beer.

13. Water is a nonclogging substance.

14. They spoke to the nonaligned countries.

15. Nonresidents don’t pay local taxes.

16. This container is nonplastic.

17. They were nonbiographical books.

18. It was a nonessential item.

19. The literacy class was for nonreaders.

20. It was a nondegree course.

21. It was nonelective surgery.

22. Sign language is nonverbal.

23. Jack enjoys nonacademic activities.

24. A good therapist must be nonjudgmental.

Unit 1 - 2 Answer Key Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined word.

2A Cloze 1. nonnegotiable

2. nonjudgmental

3. nonpoisonous

4. Nonmoving

5. nonliving

6. nonmigratory

7. nonporous

8. nonperishable

9. nonrenewable

10. nonmetric

11. nonmusical

12. nonmetallic

13. nonmalignant

14. nonprofessional

15. nonprofit

16. nonlethal

17. nonreflecting

18. nonparticipants

19. nonreader

20. nonpaying



Unit 1 - 3 Answer Key

3B 1. His methods were nonviolent.

2. It was a nonautomatic car.

3. They are nonbelievers.

4. It is noncombustible material.

5. It is a nondemanding job.

6. They were nonperishable food items.

7. The force was nonmagnetic.

8. Her cough was nonpersistent.

9. Nonsexist remarks are acceptable.

10. Nonattenders had to do extra work.

11. The methods were noncoercive.

12. The program was nonaccredited.

13. The group promoted nonviolence.

14. The plan was nonviable.

15. The measurements are nonmetric.

16. Noncolorfast clothes will fade.

17. The infection was nonviral.

18. It was nonrecyclable trash.

19. The protest was nondisruptive.

20. Nonskiers chose to skate or sled.

21. His approach was nonthreatening.

22. The games were noncompetitive.

23. Hugo was a nonmembers.

24. The substances were nonpolluting.

3C 1. Some genetic traits are nondominant.

2. Nonparticipants watched.

3. Nontenured teachers can lose their jobs.

4. They were noncombatants.

5. Magnets won’t attract nonmetal objects.

6. I want shoes with nonskid soles.

7. It is a nonabrasive cleanser.

8. They were noncommitted voters.

9. James is a nonreligious person.

10. Golfers want nonrestrictive clothing.

11. A nonthinking person might be fooled.

12. Nonuniform regulations are confusing.

13. He communicated nonverbally.

14. Steve is a nonviewer of TV.

15. Penny is a nonvisual learner.

16. Gabe is a nonvoter.

17. It is a nonindustrialized country.

18. It was nonclassified information.

19. Johanna is a noncitizen.

20. Fran is a nonassertive person.

21. It was a noncompliant company.

22. It was a noncomplicated problem.

23. Those are nonmigratory birds.

24. She refused to eat nonorganic food.


3A Cloze 1. nonfat

2. nonfiction

3. nonessential

4. noncontagious

5. nonconsecutive

6. Nondrivers

7. nonfading

8. nonindustrial

9. nondominant

10. nonfatal

11. Noncompetitive

12. nonjudgemental

13. nondemocratic

14. noncombustible

15. noncomputerized

16. nonhazardous

17. nonexistent

18. nonfattening

19. nonconformist

20. noncommunicative



4B 1. It is a nonvolcanic mountain.

2. It is a noncertified car.

3. They were nonbiological weapons.

4. It is a nonaffluent neighborhood.

5. This plant doesn’t grow well in nonacidic soil.

6. A nonallergic person can eat peanuts.

7. Nonagricultural regions aren’t effected.

8. He is a noncommunicative boyfriend.

9. The buzzing noise was noncontinuous.

10. The resolution was nondramatic.

11. It was a nonproliferation treaty.

12. Nonreciprocal relationships aren’t satisfying.

13. Nonstrategic plans often fail.

14. It was a nontraditional family.

15. They are nonrenewable resources.

16. He recommended nonresistence.

17. Random numbers are nonsequential.

18. The company was nonprofit.

19. The chairman encouraged nonpartisanship.

20. They are nonoverlapping schedules.

21. It was a nonmilitant response.

22. He is a nonmusical person.

23. The problem was noncompliance.

24. The detainee was noncombative.

4C 1. She didn’t ask about nonrecurring dreams.

2. A nondrinker should drive.

3. The leak was nongaseous.

4. It was a nonindustrial plan.

5. A nonartistic person wouldn’t enjoy it.

6. Nonaffiliated agencies have fewer contacts.

7. Nonabsorbent materials aren’t comfortable.

8. The victim’s injuries weren’t nonfatal.

9. The specifications weren’t nonmetric.

10. The cleaning solution is nonpoisonous.


12. It was a nonaerosol spray.

13. It was a nonalcoholic beverage.

14. It is suited for a nonaquatic environment.

15. It won’t cure a nonbacterial infection.

16. He formulated a nonbinding agreement.

17. He doesn’t study noninfectious diseases.

18. It is a nonfading paint.

19. She had a noncontagious condition.

20. The actions were nonmilitary.

21. It is a nonsecure line.

22. It is a nonregulated product.

23. Their conclusions were nonscientific.

24. Food is nontaxable in our country.

Any sentence is acceptable that accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence using the underlined Unit 1 - 4 Answer Key

4A Cloze 1. nonbacterial

2. nonalcoholic

3. nonaddictive

4. nonaquatic

5. nonabrasive

6. nonbinding

7. nonacidic

8. nonadjacent

9. nonaccredited

10. nonassertive

11. nonagricultural

12. nonconformist

13. noncarcinogenic

14. Nonallergic

15. nonautomatic

16. nonaerosol

17. nonafluent

18. nonartistic

19. non-Americans

20. nonalphabetic



Four in a Row non- Students attempt to place four consecutive markers in any direction on the board by giving correct sentences using the words given WITH a Unit 1 prefix. (OR, they can also be asked to spell the word, or spell AND give a sentence.) Other players attempt to block opponents by placing their markers on spaces needed by opponents. Players get one chance every turn to spell and/or give a sentence for any unused word on the board. If the sentence is correct, they can place their marker there.

addictive working adjacent computerized alcoholic violence alphabetic

toxic bacterial taxable biting stick black smoking

breathing sensitive cancerous secure living sense viral

scientific smoker regulated commercial religious conformist reflecting

committal profit porous poisonous voter parallel count

paid consecutive moving contagious military cumulative medical

democratic malignant electric carcinogenic existent lethal fading

intoxicating fat infectious fiction hazardous glare driver



adjacent (3-1) alcoholic (3-1)

black (3-1)

count (3-1) electric (3-1)

fatal (3-1)

fat (3-1) fiction (3-1)

glare (3-1)

greasy (3-1) infected (3-1)

intersecting (3-1)

CARDS FOR PREFIX PARADE BOARD GAME



abrasive (3-1) absorbent (3-1)

voter (3-1)

verbal (3-1) traditional (3-1)

stop (3-1)

resident (3-1) rated (3-1)

metallic (3-1)

essential (3-1) binding (3-1)

demanding (3-1)




lethal (3-1) living (3-1)

violence (3-1)

medical (3-1)

military (3-1)

moving (3-1)

paid (3-1) parallel (3-1)

smoker (3-1)

political (3-1) profit (3-1)

sense (3-1)




Unit 2: -less Alternate Activating Strategy Laminate and cut out the following words. Have pairs or small groups of students try to find corresponding pairs of words and discuss how the addition of a suffix or prefix impacts the meaning of the root word. Have pairs or groups share their conclusions with the entire class.

age ageless aim aimless

beard beardless blame blameless

bone boneless breath breathless

care careless cord cordless

end endless father fatherless

fault faultless flaw flawless

harm harmless help helpless

home homeless job jobless

spot spotless motion motionless

odor odorless pain painless

penny penniless point pointless

rest restless seam seamless

seed seedless sleep sleepless

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Let's Move On Book Three - Using Prefixes and Suffixes To Expand Vocabulary