Word Formation
Form a noun from UNDERSTAND
“The problem is a lack of ______.”
understanding
Word for: damage to skin (blue/purple mark)
bruise
“The boy is still in the hospital.”
The boy ______ yet. (LEFT)
hasn’t left the hospital
Choose:
You ______ print this – I’ll send it.
(mustn’t / don’t need to)
don't need to
Fill the gap:
We were given ______ by the teacher. (inform)
information
Form a noun from APPROVE
“They showed their ______ by signing the document.”
approval
Word for: doctor checks your body
examination
“She didn’t help, but she could have.”
She ______ helped. (COULD)
could have
Choose:
I ______ have gone, but I was too tired.
(might / must)
might
Choose:
She was ______ to help.
(willing / willingness)
willing
Form a noun from SATISFY
“Customer ______ is very important.”
satisfaction
Word for: illegal taking of money or property
theft
“If he had worked harder, the result would be better.”
The result ______ if he had worked harder. (DIFFERENT)
would be different
Correct the mistake:
“If I would have studied, I would pass.”
If I had studied, I would pass / would have passed
Correct form:
“I don’t want to wear ______ clothes.” (fashion)
fashionable
Form a verb from LIKE
“He ______ missing lessons.”
dislikes
Word for: strong belief someone is guilty
suspicion
“I don’t get on well with my brother.”
I wish ______ my brother. (RELATIONSHIP)
I had a better relationship with
Complete:
I wish I ______ (be) better at maths.
were
Fill the gap:
His behaviour was totally ______. (accept)
unacceptable
Form a noun from EXPERIENCE
“She has a lot of ______ in teaching.”
experience
Word for: medicine amount you should take
dose
“He was rejected, so he’s disappointed.”
If he ______, he wouldn’t be disappointed. (TURNED)
hadn’t been turned down
Complete:
If I had studied, I ______ (be) more confident now.
would be
Complete:
If you ______ (not be) late yesterday, you wouldn’t be in trouble now.
hadn't been