Word formation 1
I’m sorry about the mistake. The trouble is I ______the instructions. UNDERSTAND
misunderstood
Even though Sandra offered to lend her favourite book to her brother, he was ______ to help her with her essay. WILL
unwilling
His email left us in no doubt about his opinion. WHAT
It was clear to us ______ his opinion was.
from his email what
Even if he had worked harder, the result would have been the same. DIFFERENCE
It would not ______ if he had worked harder.
have made a difference
My mum and dad ______ of some of my friends because they make a lot of noise when they come round to our house. APPROVE
disapprove
My friend was told that his behaviour was totally ______ in the classroom. ACCEPT
unacceptable
The teacher liked how Jan answered the questions. WAY
Jan answered the questions ______ the teacher liked.
in a way
Sasha would like Irina to help him from time to time. ONCE
Sasha wishes Irina ______ a while.
would help him once in
My dad said he felt very ______ with the quality of the food at that restaurant and he complained to the waiter, which was rather embarrassing. SATISFY
dissatisfied
I am wearing ______ clothes because I don’t want to ruin my good ones while I’m fixing my bike. FASHION
unfashionable
Everyone who lives in the town Paola comes from is very friendly. INHABITANTS
Paola comes from a town ______ very friendly.
whose inhabitants are
It’s a pity I don’t get on better with my brother. RELATIONSHIP
I wish I ______ my brother.
had a better relationship with
My friend’s joined our hockey team, and although she’s a little ______, she’s very keen and tries hard. EXPERIENCE
inexperienced
We got the answers wrong because we were given ______ information by the teacher. LEAD
misleading
Did the doctor treat this injury? ONE
Is this ______ doctor treated?
injury the one the
We are lost because we didn’t bring the map with us. LEFT
If we ______ the map behind, we would not be lost now.
had not left
Luis goes to school even when he’s feeling ill because he ______ missing lessons. LIKE
dislikes
It would feel a bit strange and ______ to chat with my teachers online. NATURE
unnatural
The boy with the broken arm is still in hospital. WHOSE
The boy ______ not left hospital yet.
whose arm is broken has
No one finds Chiaro’s jokes amusing. TELLS
The jokes ______ amuse anyone.
Chiaro tells do not