Prefixes (add the correct prefix to the words in brackets)
Which adjective means 'being paid too much money'
overpaid
There are (restrictions) on the number of cars you can buy a year.
There are limits on the number of cars you can buy a year.
I'm not sure if it's safe to travel abroad nowadays, but I desperately want to go.
Alternatively, you could...
Alternatively, you could travel around the country.
I could never manage________ (give) away 10%. I enjoy shopping too much!
I could never manage to give away 10%. I enjoy shopping too much!
accept
acceptable
James was a foolish man, full of (practical) plans.
James was a foolish man, full of impractical plans.
We need (to reduce) the expenses on advertising or otherwise we'll lose money.
We need cut the expenses on advertising or otherwise we'll lose money.
I have no energy to attend the course that my company has paid for.
The answer could be
The answer could be to try to renew your energy level at the weekend.
Would you ever consider ____ (give away) a fixed amount each month to charity?
Would you ever consider giving away a fixed amount each month to charity?
stimulate
stimulating
The company has seriously____ its profit. (calculate)
The company has seriously miscalculated its profit.
Motor vehicles are (banned) from driving in the town centre.
Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.
I feel exhausted every morning.
Why don't you
Why don't you try tracking the quality of your sleep.
Two men have denied ________ (murder) a woman at a remote picnic spot.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
employ
employable
The registry is updated _____ (twice a year) on 1 January and 1 July.
The registry is updated biannually on 1 January and 1 July.
It isn't always easy for the police (to make sure that everyone observes) speed limits.
It isn't always easy for the police to enforce speed limits.
My car won't start.
Maybe it's time
Maybe it's time you bought a new one./ Maybe it's time to buy a new one.
The new governor pledged ______ (reduce) crime.
The new governor pledged to reduce crime.
manage
managerial
A spokeswoman blamed the confusion on ____ (communication) between the company and its customers.
A spokeswoman blamed the confusion on miscommunication between the company and its customers.
Our mortgage is (limited to a certain amount of money) at 8.75 percent for five years.
Our mortgage is capped at 8.75 percent for five years.
I'm afraid to discuss a pay rise with my boss.
Supposing
Supposing you planned carefully what you are going to say.
Let's stop _______ (have) a drink. I know a good pub on the corner.
Let's stop to have a drink. I know a good pub on the corner.
cooperate
cooperative