Word Formation
Only the most ______ students will get the scholarship.
SUCCESS
successful
After class, I usually ______ the library to finish my homework.
head for
I was exhausted after the ___ - ___ flight from London to Sydney.
long-haul
He was about to decide when his phone rang.
He was ___________ up his mind when his phone rang.
on the point of making
Few people are capable _____ making such difficult decisions under pressure.
of
Sunscreen has a ______ effect on your skin.
PROTECT
protective
I don’t know how she can ______ such noisy neighbors.
put up with
We prefer a ___ - ___ so we can cook our own meals instead of eating out.
self-catering
Te director is ultimately responsible_____ the company’s financial strategy.
for
Regular exercise has many ______ effects on your health.
BENEFIT
beneficial
They decided to ______ their holiday until next month because of the bad weather.
put off
Next weekend, we plan to go on a long car ______ through the mountains.
journey
Dad wants to start his own travel business.
Dan´s planning __________ his own travel business.
Perhaps she left the office earlier than usual.
She ______ the office earlier than usual.
on setting up
might have left
He’s prone______ making mistakes when he’s tired.
to
The firefighters made a ______ effort to save the family trapped in the burning building.
COURAGE
Eating too much fast food is ______ for you.
HEALTH
courageous
unhealthy
We plan to ______ early in the morning to avoid traffic on our way to the beach.
We need to ______ the problem before it gets any worse.
set off
sort out
On Sunday, we decided to go on a day______ to the nearby historic town.
I needed a quiet weekend in the countryside to really ___ ___ from it all.
trip
get away
The plants will probably be dead when we eventually get home.
The plants may well_______ the time we get home.
Let me know the moment you think of a solution to this problem.
Let me know as___________ with a solution to this problem.
have died by
soon as you come up
You need to concentrate______ your studies if you want to pass the exams.
Several politicians were accused______ misusing public funds.
on
of
He gave a very ______ performance that amazed everyone.
IMPRESS
Opening a small café in that area proved to be very ______.
PROFIT
impressive
profitable
They had to ______ their holiday because of a family emergency.
The company decided to ______ several new employees to handle the workload.
call off
take on
From the top of the hill, we enjoyed the most b______ views of the valley below.
The cottage was modern and f______y equ______, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
breathtaking
fully equipped
I’m sure he forgot about the meeting yesterday.
He ______ about the meeting yesterday.
It was hot and humid, but we still enjoyed our holiday.
We enjoyed our holiday_________ and humidity.
must have forgotten
in spite of the heat
The success of the plan largely depends______ the support of the local community.
Who should I blame______ breaking the vase?
on
for