Vocabulary
What is the correct prefix for 'inspiring'?
in -
un -
non -
Uninspiring
Correct the mistake.
Most of the people I invited came to my party, and every of them bought me a present.
Most of the people I invited came to my party, and EVERY ONE OF THEM bought me a present.
To be under someone's control or influence
To be under someone's thumb
Finish the phrase:
As easy as ...
ABC
Name at least 5 words with suffix -ence
existence, independence, confidence, intelligence, adolescence, patience, presence, difference, correspondence
What is the correct prefix for 'cast'?
- anti
- dis
- mis
Miscast
When I'm listening to long explanations - my mind tends wondering.
When I'm listening to long explanations - my mind tends to wonder.
To ignore or snub someone you know
To give the cold shoulder
Finish the phrase
As quick as ...
a flash
Name at least 3 words with prefix ir-
irrational
irregular
irresponsible
irresistible
irrelevant
What is the correct prefix for 'jointed'?
- mis
- sub
- dis
Disjointed
Correct the mistake:
Sam's lost his car keys - if he hadn't lost them, he doesn't need to phone his wife.
Sam's lost his car keys - if he hadn't lost them, he wouldn't need to phone his wife.
To say or do something which other people are afraid to say or do, even though this may cause trouble or difficulty for you
To stick your neck out for someone
Finish the phrase
As solid as ...
a rock
Name at least 5 words with suffix 'ship'
friendship
citizenship
relationship
membership
leadership
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Repercussion
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It's impossible to learn all the words in a language, whatever long you spend studying it.
It's impossible to learn all the words in a language, HOWEVER long you spend studying it.
To do the same thing as someone else did previously, especially as a job
Follow in somebody'd footsteps
Finish the phrase
As strong as ...
an ox
Name at least 5 words with prefix 'in'
inability
inactive
incapable
informal
insecure
To change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another:
Her wages ______ between £150 and £200 a week.
Fluctuate
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This is the school in that I studied - I had a lot of good teachers there.
This is the school in which I studied / that I studied in - I had a lot of good teachers there.
To start to be comfortable in a new situation
To find your feet
Finish the phrase
As clear as ...
mud
Name at least 5 words with prefix 'im'
immature
impatient
imperfect
impolite
impossible