Word formation 1
I couldn't stop laughing when I saw the _____________ on TV last night (ADVERTISE)
advertisement
Young children are so _______ when it comes to painting and drawing (CREATE)
creative
In __________ , I would like to congratulate your daughter on her graduation. (ADD)
addition
Many of the houses are considered to be __________ and will be torn down by the end of the month. (SAFE)
unsafe
I like your new friend. He seems to be quite an __________ young man (ENTERTAIN).
entertaining
People with ___________ have been campaigning for better access to public buildings (ABLE).
disabilities
When I heard what the company was paying I accepted the job without _____________ (HESITATE).
hesitation
Experts expect these ____________ weather conditions to continue until the end of the week (STORM).
stormy
The leader of the trade union campaigned ______________ for reelection. In the end he was beaten by 12 points. (SUCCESS)
unsuccessfully
I'm afraid Mrs Hammersmith is ____________ at the moment. She's in an important meeting (AVAILABLE).
unavailable
The ______________ charge in the restaurant is 25 % of the total bill. (SERVE)
service
Your brother said that the show would be great. But I found it _______________ and was bored by the end (EXCITE).
unexciting
The government announced that it was working on a solution to the _____________ problem (HOUSE).
housing
I am dreaming of working in the auto industry . However there is so much ___________ in the area that I may have to alter my plans. (EMPLOY).
unemployment
At 17, he is one of the most ___________ tennis players of his generation (PROMISE).
promising
The newest technology, especially time-saving tools, have enhanced ........................ (produce) in human beings.
productivity
Schools need to provide their students with ........................ (equity) access to the newest technology.
equitable
How long do we have to sit here in the police station. It makes me feel very __________ watching all these criminals walking past (EASY).
uneasy
Shares have risen __________ in the last six months. (CONSIDER)
considerably
Most of the food we eat nowadays is full of chemicals and other _____________(ADD).
additives
MRI scanning has found evidence of .................... late changes in the brains of subjects.
unexpected(ly)
However, with the ............... (assist) of new technologies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), some scientists are beginning to ..................... (consider).
assistance, reconsider
Before the ship leaves port please .................... (familiar) yourself with the details in the safety booklet.
familiarise
Professor Peterson ........................ (simple) the research findings in last month`s press release so that public could understand her conclusions.
simplified
The issue seems to be the ............................ (require) programmed into driverless cars to obey the law at all times- when other road users do not behave so.....................(admire).
requirement, admirably