Word formation
'The local authorities are working to improve the ________ of the city's public transport system.' (RELY)
Reliability
1. "I’m sorry I didn't call you yesterday," said Mark. APOLOGIZED
Mark ________________________________________ me the previous day.
If you don't know what the word means, you should look it __ online.
up
1. If you want to succeed in this industry, you really need to make an ________.
A) effort
B) achievement
C) action
A) effort
The manager was very ________ of my ideas, which made me feel confident. (SUPPORT)
supportive
2. It's a pity I didn't study harder for the test. WISH
I ________________________________________ harder for the test.
wish I had studied
We were prevented ___ going on the school trip because of the terrible weather.
from
The company decided to ________ over 1,200 people when it ran into financial difficulties.
A) resign
B) lay off
C) retire
B) lay off
It is ________ to drive without a license in most countries. (LEGAL)
illegal
3. They are going to repair my roof tomorrow. HAVE
I am going ________________________________________ tomorrow.
to have my roof repaired
I am really looking forward __ going on holiday next week.
to
Getting a part-time job is my ________ priority right now because I need the money.
A) Top
B) High
C) Big
A) Top
Recent studies have shown that coffee can be ________ to your health in small doses. (BENEFIT)
beneficial
4. "Do you know where the station is?" he asked. IF
He asked me ________________________________________ where the station was.
if I knew
The police are looking __ a series of burglaries that happened in the local area.
into
The Titanic unfortunately sank on its very first ________.
A) trip
B) journey
C) voyage
C) voyage
The sudden ________ of the actor surprised all his fans. (APPEAR)
disappearance
'I'm sure it wasn't easy for her to accept the news.' CAN'T
'It ____________________ easy for her to accept the news.'
can't have been easy
I'm so bored __ practicing the piano every single afternoon!
of (or with)
It’s ________ time the local council did something about the pollution in the river.
A) top
B) high
C) big
B) High