Suffixes I
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets and a suitable suffix.
It's only a spider! It can't hurt you. (harm)
It's harmless
Complete the sentences with a suitable word:
Having a pet can be helpful for people who suffer from ____________
loneliness
1. wait a minute! / I / yet /not finish/ .
Wait a minute! I haven’t finished yet.
I’m going to see Andrew at 7.30. (meeting)
I’m meeting Andrew at 7.30.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
comment ■ walk ■ help ■ not eat ■ interrupt ■ pass ■ post ■ see ■ talk ■ turn
She always _______________ me while I’m talking.
interrupts
That poor man doesn’t have anywhere to live. (home)
That poor man is homeless.
Complete the sentences with a suitable word:
The death of his grandfather caused him a great deal of _____________
sadness
2. they / for / argue / hours / .
They have been arguing for hours.
There’s not much chance of us going on holiday this year. (probably)
We probably won’t go on holiday this year.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
comment ■ walk ■ help ■ not eat ■ interrupt ■ pass ■ post ■ see ■ talk ■ turn
You’re revising a lot! I’m sure you ______________ the exams easily.
will pass
Jane’s face went red when she saw him again. (embarrass)
Jane was embarrassed when she saw him again.
Complete the sentences with a suitable word:
I believe it’s a _____________ of hard work and talent that makes an athlete succeed.
combination
3. look / in the kitchen / you ?
Have you looked in the kitchen?
I was tired after doing all the housework. (done)
I was tired after I had done all the housework
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
comment ■ walk ■ help ■ not eat ■ interrupt ■ pass ■ post ■ see ■ talk ■ turn
That looks really heavy. I _______________ you.
will help
I couldn’t believe that Bill had broken his arm again. (shock)
I was shocked that Bill had broken his arm again.
Complete the sentences with a suitable word:
I thought the new job would be interesting, but it’s turning into a huge ______________ .
disappointment
4. not work / they / as hard as / should / they .
They haven’t been working as hard as they should
Julia took the dog for a walk three hours ago and she’s not back yet. (walking)
Julia has been walking the dog for three hours
(and she’s not back yet).
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
comment ■ walk ■ help ■ not eat ■ interrupt ■ pass ■ post ■ see ■ talk ■ turn
He got the message you left for him. He _______________ the dog when you called.
was walking
I’m trying to get fit, but I’m finding it very difficult. (challenge)
I’m trying to get fit, but I’m finding it (very) challenging.
Complete the sentences with a suitable word:
Tom experienced _____________ when he fell in love with Julia
happiness
5. become / he / a beard / ever since / have / it / fashionable / .
He has had a beard ever since it became fashionable
The train was late, so we had a coffee. (while)
We had a coffee while we were waiting for the train. / While we were waiting for the train, we had a coffee.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
comment ■ walk ■ help ■ not eat ■ interrupt ■ pass ■ post ■ see ■ talk ■ turn
I don’t agree with this. I _________________ on it at the end of the article.
I'm going to comment