WORD FORMATION
Perseverance and passion are nouns. What are the adjectives?
Perseverant and passionate
What linker of contrast do you need? _____________ she was rejected by 12 publishers, she kept trying to sell her book.
Although
We _______ _____ where the problem is and are trying to fix it.
found out
He is responsible _____ organising the company’s annual conference.
for
Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense: Since black violin hit the scene, more and more young black teens _____ ________ ________ __ (take up) classic music.
Have been taking up
Wealth is the noun. What's the adjective?
Wealthy
What's the linker? I got to the airport two hours early. __________, my flight was delayed.
However
A phrasal verb which means to stop:
I _____ _____ eating sugary food as my insulin levels were really high.
gave up
She felt anxious _________ the job interview and couldn't sleep well.
anxious
He ________ _______ ______ (work) on the project for three months when the deadline was extended.
had been working
Produce is the verb. What is the negative adjective?
unproductive
What's the linker? ___________ working for hours, she couldn't finish the project.
Despite
A phrasal verb meaning "recover": It took me weeks to ________ ________ the flu.
get over
I'm worried _________ the exam results coming out next week.
about
He ____ _______ (write) three books and he is working on another one.
has written
Harm is the noun. What is the adjective?
Harmful
What's the linker? The series was cancelled _______ ____poor ratings.
Due to
She passionately _______ ______ the cause of animal rights and volunteers at a local shelter.
cares about
The scientist was devoted ____ her research and worked late every night.
to
What's the modal?
I think I _______ ______ _____ (leave) the air conditioning on. Please can you check?
might have left / may have left
Expect is the verb. What is the noun?
Expectation
What's the linker? The house is beautiful. ________________, it's in a great location.
Furthermore
We need to ______ ____ ____ a nice slogan for our new marketing campaign.
come up with
He is fully convinced ___ the importance of early education.
of
What's the correct modal?
Susie _____ ______ _______ (say) that. She is too nice and wouldn’t say such mean things.
can't have said