Word Formation
In general:
What is the prefix if we have a word that begins with m/p?
What is the prefix if we have a word that begins with r?
and if we have a word that begins with l?
im
ir
il
To ... certain extent, the system has done its job.
a
You won´t succeed if you don´t work, ...you?
will
do
are
will
What´s the meaning of "appaled"?
shocked
Which of these phrasal verbs mean "to watch"?
take on
take in
take up
take off
Explain the rest of the meanings
take in
What words can we create from "ground" and "break"?
Mention some of them
background/underground/foreground/playground
broken/unbroken/breakable/unbreakable
om/for
To... the least, he needs to improve his pronunciation.
tell
say
be
say
To say the least- por no decir algo peor
What´s the meaning of "distressed"?
upset or worried
Which of the following verbs is NOT followed by to:
devote
relate
dedicate
compare
compare
What suffix do these words have in common?
arrange/improve/commit
Can you add more?
MENT
measurement
investment
basement
It is vital to .... good in life so ...your ideas to the test and start volunteering.
do/put
Many people have agreed to join the club since the discounts...
begin
began
begun
began
What´s the meaning of "to top the bill"?
to be the most important actor in a show
What preposition follows the following verbs?
focus
increase
rely
om
in
on
What do we need in order to create an adverb of manner?
an adjective
Have you ever found... without the willingness to study on your ....?
yourself/yourselves
own
Many people still....in to the radio if they want to listen to the news.
turn
switch
tune
tune
What´s the meaning of "do away with sth"?
get rid of sth or stop using it
What are the linkers to show contrast?
Conversely/on the other hand
Nevertheless
However
although/though/even though
despite/despite the fact that
What other rules of word formation can you mention?
cion-tion
in-in
able-able
Help is ...hand so if you need someone to ...you a hand don´t hesitate ...ask.
at
give
to
With the ... use of social media, news travel faster.
widespread
absolute
sweeping
widespread
What´s the meaning of "Nothing of the sort"?
Used to emphasize a negative statement
"No es nada de eso"
Recent actions that have an impact on the present?
Past perfect simple
Present perfect simple