Abstract Nouns / Suffixes
Add a suffix or change the following word to make an abstract noun:
ADULT
Adulthood
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I'm really punctual, so I hate it when other people aren't ....... time.
on
Complete the time expressions in the dialogue:
A. Why are you so bored?
B. I've got too much time on my ........ .
hands
Replace with a phrasal verb with get:
Shall we try to (meet socially) for dinner next weekend?
get together
Rewrite the phrase in brackets with get:
We (arrived at) the theatre too late to see the show.
got to
Add a suffix or change the following word to make an abstract noun:
PARTNER
Partnership
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
...... the time we got to the hotel, it was nearly midnight.
By
Complete the time expressions in the dialogue:
A. Why can't I stay any longer?
B. Time's ......... . Visitors have to leave at 8 p.m.
up
Replace with a phrasal verb with get:
This terrible weather is (making me depressed.)
getting me down
Rewrite the phrase in brackets with get:
Poor old Adam (was made redundant) last week.
got made redundant
Add a suffix or change the following word to make an abstract noun:
HAPPY
Happiness
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
I'm very excited. I'm going to New Zealand ....... four days' time.
in
Complete the time expressions in the dialogue:
A. Is Sarah coming?
B. She's a bit ............. of time so she'll meet us later.
short
Replace with a phrasal verb with get:
The best way to (move from place to place) the city is by taxi - they're very cheap here.
get around
Rewrite the phrase in brackets with get:
We're (having our roof repaired) next month.
getting our roof repaired
Add a suffix or change the following word to make an abstract noun:
BORED
Boredom
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
He's been working too hard recently. He needs some time ......... .
off
Complete the time expressions in the dialogue:
A. Do you really think the factory will shut down?
B. Yes, I do. It's just a ............ of time.
question / matter
Replace with a phrasal verb with get:
My wife is out of work so we'll just have to (manage with what we have) on less money.
get by
Rewrite the phrase in brackets with get:
I can't (make the kids eat) their dinner.
get the kids to eat
Add a suffix or change the following word to make an abstract noun:
POOR
Poverty
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition:
If we don't take a taxi, we won't get to the airport ....... time ....... the flight.
in / for
Complete the time expressions in the dialogue:
A. Are you going to look for a new job?
B. No, I'm staying where I am for the time .......... .
being
Replace with a phrasal verb with get:
I want to (avoid a responsibility or obligation) going to Ann's party.
get out of
Rewrite the phrase in brackets with get:
I'll never (become accustomed to) eating raw fish.
get used to