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T's totally (understand) that you stayed home when you were sick. 2. Don't laugh at his stupid jokes! You'll only (courage) him to say them again. 3. That sidewalk is (slip), I almost fell! 4. After Monday, I will no longer be a foreigner--I am receiving my (citizen)! 5. Arthur will be very lonely unless you (friend) him. 6. Every afternoon, the cooks (sharp) their knives in preparation for dinner. 7. I hate being around Mary Lou, she is so so (friendly). 8. The stock market crash of 1929 left my great-grandfather (penny). 9. I have a class at 8:00 a.m. but I always (sleep). 10. The groom may (veil) the bride only when their vows have been exchanged. 11. I think we should try something else. That strategy seems way too (risk). 12. My father's death left me with a great (empty) in my heart. 13. George W. Bush is pretending that he attacked Iraq to (liberty) the Iraqis. 14. Americans fought hard to earn their (free) from Britain. 15. When you work at a nuclear power plant, you have to be extremely (care). 16. Every time I think I've beaten you, you (do) me! 17. I had to take three months off when I was pregnant, but my boss has been very (understand). 18. He will (cork) the wine as soon as we are ready for dinner. 19. You need to work on your orthography so you don't (spell) these words. 20. The weather (cast) looks bad for a picnic--rainy and windy!
Choose the correct prefix or suffix to form the opposite of the word in CAPITALS.
| in- | im- | il- | un- | -less | dis- | ir- |
1 When he became a teenager he wanted to be more (DEPENDENT) from his parents.
2 It was really (HONEST) of you to take that money without asking.
3 If you hadn't been so (CARE) with that book you'd still have it now.
4 My broken leg means I'll be (ABLE) to go on holiday with you.
5 In many countries it is (LEGAL) to smoke cigarettes under the age of 16.
6 He waited (PATIENTLY) for the train to arrive at the station.
7 The teacher told me it was (RESPONSIBLE) of me to set off the fire alarm.
Choose from one of the endings to create a verb that completes the sentence. Pay attention to tenses and spelling!
1. He told her that he (SYMPATHY).......... with her problem but couldn't do anything to help.
-en -ify -ize
2. My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. I think I'll have to (LOOSE).......... it a little.
-en -ify -ize
3. She was severely (WEAK).......... by the long illness she had.
-en -ify -ize
4. There are many different ways to (CLASS).......... areas of English Grammar.
-en -ify -ize
5. If you're really sorry for what you said you won't mind (APOLOGY)..........
-en -ify -ize
6. There's no need to (CRITIC).......... my work. I'm trying as hard as I can.
-en -ify -ize
7. The pain in his back (LESS).......... as soon as he took the medication.
-en -ify -ize
8. Everybody was (HORROR).......... by the news of the earthquake.
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This exercise looks at the most common adjective and adverb endings.
Write the correct form of the adjective or adverb of the word in CAPITALS. For questions 5-8 you will need to make TWO changes to the stem word.
1. Be sure to contact him if you need advice. He's a very (HELP).......... person.
2. It was a really (ENJOY).......... party. Thanks for inviting me.
3. He has just taken out a (MONTH).......... subscription to the magazine.
4. She smiled (HAPPY).......... when they offered her the new job.
5. (HOPE).......... we'll have enough money saved to get married next year. (2 changes required)
6. In order for the medicine to work (EFFECT).......... you must take the correct amount. (2 changes required)
7. Although our teacher is very strict in class, she is (FRIEND).......... than you would expect. (2 changes required)
8. What a beautiful vase! That's the (LOVE).......... present I've ever had. (2 changes required)
This exercise looks at forming nouns from verbs, nouns and adjectives by using suffixes.
Type the correct form of the word in the box.
1. My teacher says there has been a big (IMPROVE).......... in my English lately.
2. The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON).......... of salt.
3. Why did you do that? I thought you had more (INTELLIGENT).......... than that.
4. The singer gave a briliant (PERFORM).......... on stage yesterday.
5. Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT)..........? She must have over 200 editions.
6. On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD)...........
7. When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE).......... and also on how fluent you are.
8. She has the (ABLE).......... to pass the exam first time round providing she works hard.
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friend
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sun
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hostile
Anyone being rude and to our staff will be asked to leave the premises immediately.
abuse
Men have more of a to put weight on around the waist and stomach areas and this is something they should be aware of.
tend
Three weeks after winning the lottery, Daniel Perkins had the to lose a court case in which he was being sued for nearly $2million.
fortune
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search
The babies were put up for when their mother was jailed for her part in the murder.
adopt
It isn't very that Paula is at home, is it? She usually works at this time.
like
Megan was told by her dietician that she was becoming thin and should eat more.
danger
is the spice of life, says the proverb and everyone should try and do new things and meet new people to avoid becoming bored.
vary
Harry had a difficult and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country.
child
The whole dispute began after a small over the money needed to finance the new company.
agree
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revolution
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character
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computer
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profit
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estimate
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cross
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wonder
I think I was sacked and have decided to bring the company to court.
fair
Have you seen my handbag John? It seems to have totally!
appear
You know your father is the most person in the world. He is sure to be wearing one of his old sweaters to the party.
fashion
People will need to see provable information before they can believe in something like life on other planets.
science
This queue hasn't moved in five minutes. I'm getting a bit!
patient
Politicians should spend some time living on the streets like people have to and then they would understand better the problems they have.
home
Carl was calmly taking a photograph as this large bear walked towards the car. It was a terrifying experience...at least for me!
astonish
If you go walking around the factory, ensure you have clothing on.
protect
Are you sure you have cleaned the kitchen? There is still a pretty smell coming from it.
pleasant
Although it isn't definite we will see you tomorrow, it is quite.
like
Be sure not to put more than three of vodka into the mix, otherwise it will be too alcoholic.
spoon
Finding a cure for cancer will be a huge breakthrough for mankind.
medicine
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luxury
Police working on solving the bank robbery have by chance a plan to murder a leading politician.
cover
We should go and eat at "Franco's" which is a great little restaurant.
suppose
I left the house at 8am and stared at the empty garage in. My car was nowhere to be seen. Someone had stolen it!
believe
If you have any problems finding things, just ask Roger. He is very and will tell you where to find what you want.
help
You paid $25 for a simple breakfast?! They have certainly you! You should go back and complain.
charge
The gang robbed three banks in the same city and all at about the same time. Not, they were caught by the police during the fourth attempt.
surprise
Sarina is only my half sister because we have mothers.
differ
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