Un-, In-, Im- or Dis-?
Explore negative adjectives in everyday product reviews and behavior descriptions, from uncomfortable chairs to inappropriate comments.
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1. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "comfortable".
This chair has a hard seat that hurts my back. It's ___.
- uncomfortable
- incomfortable
- imcomfortable
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This chair has a hard seat that hurts my back. It's uncomfortable.
"Uncomfortable" can describe furniture, clothing, or situations that do not feel pleasant.
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2. Välj rätt svar.
Which adjective describes this rule?
Everyone does the same work, but only one team member is allowed to take breaks.
- dishonest
- impatient
- unfair
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- unfair
"Unfair" describes treatment that gives someone an unreasonable advantage or disadvantage.
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3. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "polite".
The employee interrupted the customer and laughed at her question. His behavior was ___.
- inpolite
- impolite
- dispolite
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The employee interrupted the customer and laughed at her question. His behavior was impolite.
"Impolite" means rude or showing poor manners.
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4. Skriv svaret.
The adjective formed from "correct" with "in-".
The instructions name the wrong battery size. That information is ___.
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- incorrect
"Incorrect" often describes wrong information, answers, or measurements.
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5. Välj rätt svar.
Which adjective best describes Kai's behavior?
Kai knew the phone was broken but told the buyer it worked perfectly.
- disorganized
- dishonest
- impatient
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- dishonest
"Dishonest" includes deliberately hiding the truth, not just telling a direct lie.
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6. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "necessary".
I only need one charger, and this speaker comes with one. Buying another is ___ for me.
- imnecessary
- innecessary
- unnecessary
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I only need one charger, and this speaker comes with one. Buying another is unnecessary for me.
"Unnecessary" means not needed; it does not necessarily mean harmful.
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7. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "possible".
This printer prints only in black and white. Printing in full color with it is ___.
- impossible
- inpossible
- dispossible
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This printer prints only in black and white. Printing in full color with it is impossible.
"Impossible" is stronger than "difficult": it means something cannot happen or be done.
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8. Skriv svaret.
The adjective beginning with "in-" that means "not complete".
The box should contain four wheels, but it has only three. The set is ___.
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- incomplete
An "incomplete" product has something missing; the parts you received may still work perfectly.
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9. Välj rätt svar.
Which adjective describes how Nora manages her work?
Nora keeps losing her notes. Her documents are mixed together, and she cannot find the files she needs.
- dishonest
- impolite
- disorganized
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- disorganized
"Disorganized" describes a lack of order, not a lack of honesty or kindness.
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10. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "reliable".
The alarm clock sometimes rings at the right time, but often stays silent. It is ___.
- inreliable
- unreliable
- imreliable
Think about whether you can depend on it.
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The alarm clock sometimes rings at the right time, but often stays silent. It is unreliable.
"Unreliable" means you cannot depend on something, even if it sometimes works.
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11. Välj rätt svar.
Which adjective describes Max's attitude toward waiting?
"Why is this taking so long?" Max asked. "I don't want to wait another minute!"
- impatient
- dishonest
- disorganized
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- impatient
"Impatient" means finding it hard to wait; it does not necessarily mean being unkind.
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12. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "visible".
Once this clear tape is on the glass, you can hardly see it. It is almost ___.
- imvisible
- disvisible
- invisible
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Once this clear tape is on the glass, you can hardly see it. It is almost invisible.
"Almost invisible" means very difficult to see, rather than completely impossible to see.
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13. Skriv svaret.
The adjective beginning with "in-" that means "not active".
The camera works, but its motion sensor is turned off. The sensor is currently ___.
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- inactive
"Inactive" means not working or being used at that time; it does not always mean broken.
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14. Välj rätt svar.
How does the buyer feel about the purchase?
"The headphones work, but the sound quality is much worse than I expected. I wish I hadn't bought them."
- impatient
- dissatisfied
- dishonest
The product did not meet the buyer's expectations.
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- dissatisfied
"Dissatisfied" describes being unhappy with a product, service, or result.
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15. Fyll i luckan.
The opposite of "appropriate".
The comment was true, but it was ___ for a work meeting because it made fun of a coworker's private problem.
- inappropriate
- imappropriate
- disappropriate
Think about whether the comment suited the situation.
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The comment was true, but it was inappropriate for a work meeting because it made fun of a coworker's private problem.
"Inappropriate" means unsuitable for the situation, even if something is true.