Word Building

Ex.3.26. The adjectives listed below describe some positive qualities of efficient managers. Give their Russian equivalents and change each adjective into its opposite by adding the following prefixes: un-, in-, im-, ir-, dis-.

HINT: un- is by far the most common negative prefix; in- comes next; im- usually precedes a word beginning with a ‘ p ’; ir- usually precedes a word beginning with an ‘ r ’.

Which adjectives do not follow the basic pattern?

Cooperative; responsible; sincere; communicative; supportive; articulate; skilled; patient; creative; consistent; committed; honest; decisive; competitive; practical; sensitive; assertive; discreet; intelligent; loyal; reliable; rational; approachable.

Ex.3.27. Find at least one adjective listed above to describe the following managers:

1) She always means what she says. She’s totally ……………

2) He always says what he thinks. He’s very …………..

3) She’s very good at expressing her ideas. She’s extremely …………..

4) You can depend on him. He’s very ……………

5) Her door is always open if you’ve got a problem. She’s very …………….

6) His job comes first. He’s totally ……………

7) She’s quick to help colleagues and subordinates. She’s extremely ………….

8) He doesn’t go around gossiping beyond people’s backs. He’s very …………

9) She doesn’t let her emotions interfere with her work. She’s very …………...

10) He always works at the same high standard. He’s extremely ……………

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