Tasks and Dates

Activity Two

Words with negative meaning are often used to describe health and safety risks. Complete the sentences below by adding one of the prefixes with negative meaning: in -, non -, dis -, un -, and im -.
Try to write your answers down on a piece of paper first and then go to QUIZ 5.2 - PREFIXES to see what you can remember.

  1. ____adequate light leads to low vision.
  2. Many injuries are caused by ____sufficient or ______proper training.
  3. Equipment that requires ___natural and ____necessary movements causes fatigue.
  4. Badly chosen chairs can cause ____comfort and lead to injuries.
  5. ____tidy workbenches can cause ___ safe working conditions.
  6. Some accidents are due to _____ organized workplaces and _____safe conditions.
  7. RSI can result from _______proper wrist or elbow support.

Read the sentences in exercise above again. In each sentence underline a verb that expresses cause and result. Then use the verbs to complete the gaps below.

E.g.
Lack of training can result in strain injuries.

be ______________by
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be _______________ to
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