4 Complete the sentences choosing the correct word in brackets, using a negative prefix. 1 I can't believe Sara was so _________ about her plans. I had no idea that she wanted to do that. (believable / honest) 2 I'm sorry my handwriting is so _________ I'm the only one who can read it. (legible / possible) 3 You can have strong opinions, but there's no need to be _________! (polite / legal) 4 It was _________ of him to spend all the money in their bank account. (satisfied / responsible) 5 It's _________ to cross the road here. (safe / visible) 6 The director was so _________ with the actors that he fired all of them. (correct / satisfied) 7 The film is about a man who becomes _________ everyone but his cat. (visible / legible) 8 It was totally _________ to criticise her work in front of everyone in the office. (appropriate / patient) 9 Your bedroom is so _________! There are books and clothes all over the floor! (kind / tidy)

Solution:

1. unbelievable - The speaker had no idea about Sara's plans, indicating they were not believable.
2. illegible - If only one person can read handwriting, it is illegible.
3. impolite - Having strong opinions is acceptable, but being impolite is not.
4. irresponsible - Spending all the money in a bank account without thought suggests irresponsibility.
5. unsafe - Crossing a road where it is not safe is dangerous.
6. dissatisfied - Firing actors implies the director was dissatisfied with their performance.
7. invisible - If a man becomes 'invisible' to everyone except his cat, it means he is unnoticed or ignored by others.
8. inappropriate - Criticizing someone's work publicly in an office is generally considered inappropriate.
9. untidy - A room with books and clothes all over the floor is untidy.

Mark: /9