Prefix + Suffix
The invention of ________(charge) batteries has meant we no longer rely on single use products.
rechargeable
Why weren't you at the party?
-> I ___________ if I _____________, but I had to work. Also, I know I _____________ because Sally is my friend.
woulda coulda shoulda
If she ______________ (not be) so shy, she ______________ (make) more friends in her childhood.
If she weren't so shy, she would have made more friends in her childhood.
House
•Dwelling
•Apartment
•Home
•Residence
•Cottage
•Bungalow
•Flat
•Mansion
•Villa
•Cabin
_____________ John can leave and never come back. I never had much time for him anyway.
For all I care
The manager decided to __________(qualify) several employees for the bonus program because of poor performance.
Disqualify
The kitchen __________ be clean when I get home tonight, or else I'll be livid.
had better
What is the first thing you would buy if you were a millionaire?
A present for my teacher
Support
Assist, Help, Endorse, Advocate, Back
I visited this beautiful waterfall far _____________, it was so pristine.
off the beaten path
The artist was praised for her __________(create) use of color and form.
(Answer: ivity → creativity)
Well well well, it looks like Brisbane is expecting more hot and muggy weather. I _______________.
should've known
Using a mixed conditional, describe how a past choice in your career could influence your current financial situation.
...
Outcome
Result, Consequence, Effect, Conclusion, Aftermath
Jacob has been trying to fly _____________ at work, always pretending to be busy whenever someone needs help.
under the radar
His ideas were highly __________(imagine) and inspired the whole team.
(Answer: im + ative → imaginative)
We still have 10 minutes until the movie starts, so I _____________ go to the bathroom.
may as well
We ______________ (not get lost) yesterday if you ______________ (pay) attention to the directions.
We wouldn't have gotten lost yesterday if you had paid attention to the directions.
Challenge
Difficulty, Problem, Obstacle, Hurdle, Test
Whenever I run, my arms and legs are totally ___________ with each other, I'm so gumby!
out of sync
She felt __________(comfort) in the strange new environment but soon adapted.
(Answer: un + able → uncomfortable)
How was snorkelling?
-> It was ok, but I ____________ see anything, the water was so murky.
could hardly
If I ______________ (work) harder in school, I ______________ (have) a better job now.
If I had worked harder in school, I would have a better job now.
Definitely
Certainly, Absolutely, Surely, Undoubtedly, Positively
The boss laid out the requirements of the project _______________ so everyone was on the same page.
in black and white