Word Formation
1. The marathon runner was completely __________ after the race. (EXHAUST)
2. There have been many geniuses who have __________ up innovative and top-notch technology gadget. (BRINGING)
1. The marathon runner was completely EXHAUSTING after the race. (EXHAUST)
2. There have been many geniuses who have BROUGHT up innovative and top-notch technology gadget. (BRINGING)
1. They __________ a trip to Europe for several months before they finally decided on the itinerary.
a) have been planning
b) had been planning
c) had panned
2. They __________ in this city for a decade before they decided to move to the countryside.
a) had lived
b) have lived
c) have been living
1. They __________ a trip to Europe for several months before they finally decided on the itinerary.
b) had been planning
2. They __________ in this city for a decade before they decided to move to the countryside.
a) had lived
The upcoming project has high __________, as its success or failure will significantly impact the company's future. The team is highly __________ in ensuring everything goes smoothly, and they are confident that their efforts will lead __________ positive outcomes. Each member has proven to be capable __________ handling their respective tasks, demonstrating both skill and dedication. Their collective expertise and commitment are expected to derive in the desired results, making this project a critical milestone for the organization.
The upcoming project has high STAKES, as its success or failure will significantly impact the company's future. The team is highly INTERESTED in ensuring everything goes smoothly, and they are confident that their efforts will lead TO positive outcomes. Each member has proven to be capable OF handling their respective tasks, demonstrating both skill and dedication. Their collective expertise and commitment are expected to derive in the desired results, making this project a critical milestone for the organization.
1. The side effects on patients were so bad they cancelled the trial.
SUCH
The trial had ____________ on patients that they cancelled it.
2. Lately, I haven't been focused on work.
MIND
I seem distracted from work as if I __________.
1. The trial had SUCH BAD SIDE EFFECTS on patients that they cancelled it.
2. I seem distracted from work as if I HAD SOMETHING ON MY MIND.
1. The thief was __________ wandering off the shopping centre when the police received a call and caught him red handed. (ALLEGE)
2. The __________ of the evidence was crucial in the trial, which made that she didn't get away with murder. (WEIGHING)
1. The thief was ALLEGEDLY wandering off the shopping centre when the police received a call and caught him red handed. (ALLEGE)
2. The WEIGHT of the evidence was crucial in the trial, which made that she didn't get away with murder. (WEIGHING)
1. We won't get conclusive results unless we conduct _____ surveys to get to know clients' needs.
a) sole
b) iterative
c) multiple
2. One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to _____ intendency in their children.
a) provoke
b) produce
c) foster
1. We won't get conclusive results unless we conduct _____ surveys to get to know clients' needs.
b) iterative
2. One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to _____ intendency in their children.
c) foster
The managers are of two __________ about the best approach to take for the new project, as each option has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The challenges they face __________ from the complexity of the market and the need to stay competitive. Meanwhile, different departments jockey __________ resources and recognition, each trying to prove their strategy is the most effective. This internal competition, while sometimes intense, can also lead to innovative solutions and drive the company forward.
The managers are of two MINDS about the best approach to take for the new project, as each option has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The challenges they face ARISE from the complexity of the market and the need to stay competitive. Meanwhile, different departments jockey FOR resources and recognition, each trying to prove their strategy is the most effective. This internal competition, while sometimes intense, can also lead to innovative solutions and drive the company forward.
1. The smoke from the factory blowing in the wind could be seen from miles away.
BILLWING
The ___________ could be seen from miles away.
2. Gertrude was successful because she was determined and work hard .
UNWAVERING
Gertrude's __________ led to her ultimate success.
1. The BILLOWING SMOKE FROM THE FACTORY could be seen from miles away.
2. Gertrude's UNWAVERING DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK led to her ultimate success.
1. She chose the hotel for its __________ location in the outskirts of the loud city. (INCONVENIENT)
2. The magician's performance was utterly __________. (MESMERISED)
1. She chose the hotel for its CONVENIENT location in the outskirts of the loud city. (INCONVENIENT)
2. The magician's performance was utterly MESMERISING. (MESMERISED)
1. By the end of next year, he __________ in his journal every night for five years.
a) will have written
b) will be writing
c) will have been writing
2. By the time they move, they __________ in this city for a decade.
a) will live
b) will have lived
c) will be living
1. By the end of next year, he __________ in his journal every night for five years.
c) will have been writing
2. By the time they move, they __________ in this city for a decade.
b) will have lived
The team's decision to go the extra __________ in their efforts has __________ in significant improvements in their project outcomes. Many of the challenges they faced __________ from a lack of initial planning and coordination. However, their willingness to put in extra effort and dedication has paid off, leading to successful results and a stronger, more cohesive team.
The team's decision to go the extra MILE in their efforts has RESULTED in significant improvements in their project outcomes. Many of the challenges they faced STEM from a lack of initial planning and coordination. However, their willingness to put in extra effort and dedication has paid off, leading to successful results and a stronger, more cohesive team.
1. Although it's hard, I'm trying to keep a positive mindset on new challenges.
OPEN
It's hard, but I'm trying to _______ on new challenges.
2. Drives must not forget that pedestrians have preference.
BEAR
Drivers must __________ pedestrians have preference.
1. It's hard, but I'm trying to KEEP AN OPEN MIND on new challenges.
2. Drivers must BEAR IN MIND THAT pedestrians have preference.
1. The __________ consequences of the policy were surprising. Little did people know that the population would raise their voice. (INTENTION)
2. When we entered the house, dad already had __________ of sticks to lit the bonfire. (BUNDLED)
1. The UNINTENDED consequences of the policy were surprising. Little did people know that the population would raise their voice. (INTENTION)
2. When we entered the house, dad already had BUNDLES of sticks to lit the bonfire. (BUNDLED)
Go to page 155, ex. 7
THE FIRST TEAM WHO RESPONDS GETS THE POINTS
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1. If you desire successful results, you need to take the challenge and risk everything.
ANTE
If you desire bigger results, it's necessary to __________.
1. If you desire bigger results, it's necessary to UP THE ANTE.