Word Formation
Marie Curie was a famous _____ (science) who won two Nobel Prizes.
SCIENTIST
My brother usually _____ (play) football on Saturdays, but this week he _____ (stay) at home.
plays; is staying.
What do you call a person who steals from shops?
SHOPLIFTER
Which adjective describes someone who is always honest and tells the truth?
Answer: honest.
Choose the correct word: The lecture was very (boring/bored), so I almost fell asleep.
Answer: boring.
Thomas Edison was a great _____ (invent) whose work changed the world.
INVENTOR
I _____ (not see) Tom for ages. I wonder where he _____ (be) all this time.
haven’t seen; has been.
What is the term for the illegal taking of someone’s property by force or threat of force?
ROBBERY
What is the opposite of generous?
Answer: mean.
Choose the correct word: I was (exciting/excited) about the trip to Paris.
Answer: excited.
The _____ (found) of our city dates back to the 18th century.
FOUNDATION
When I entered the room, my sister _____ (read) a book and my parents _____ (watch) TV.
was reading; were watching.
What word describes the act of illegally entering a building to steal things?
BURGLARY
Which word describes a person who enjoys being with others and meeting new people?
Answer: sociable or outgoing.
Fill in the gap with the correct word: His explanation was so (confusing/confused) that nobody understood it.
Answer: confusing.
Astronauts are modern-day _____ (explore) of space.
EXPLORERS
She _____ (already/finish) her project by the time her teacher _____ (ask) for it.
had already finished; asked.
What is a general word for a person who has committed a crime?
CRIMINAL
Which adjective means not afraid of danger and willing to take risks?
Answer: brave or courageous.
Fill in both gaps with the correct words: The news was (shocking/shocked), and we were all (shocking/shocked).
Answer: shocking; shocked.
Her deep interest in chemical reactions led her to pursue a degree in _____ (chemist) at university.
CHEMISTRY
It _____ (rain) heavily last night when I _____ (drive) home. I _____ (slow) down because I _____ (not/can) see the road clearly.
was raining; was driving; slowed; couldn’t.
Which word is closest in meaning to “scum”?
a) hero
b) villain
c) helper
VILLAIN
Which word describes someone who thinks only about themselves and not about others?
Answer: selfish.
Complete the sentence using tiring and tired: I was _____ after a _____ day at work.
Answer: tired; tiring.