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Word formation: exercise

February 21, 2011 B2pdf

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the word.

Progress 0 of 11 answered
1We have known each other since our ...............
Wrong!
The noun "childhood" names the period when someone was a child.
2His hard work ............... him to pass his examination.
Wrong!
The past-tense verb "enabled" means made it possible for him to pass.
3The manager asked the board members to ............... his earlier proposal.
Wrong!
After "asked the board members to," the base verb "reconsider" is needed.
4Only a fool would ............... his net worth.
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The verb "underestimate" means judge something to be less important or valuable than it is.
5He is foolish and often talks ...............
Wrong!
The noun "nonsense" means foolish or meaningless talk.
6The government of China has ............... its currency.
Wrong!
The verb "devalued" means reduced the official value of a currency.
7Parents should not ............... their children's mistakes.
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The verb "overlook" means fail to notice or ignore something.
8He was absent because he was ...............
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The adjective "unwell" means ill or not healthy.
9The judgment was ............... to us.
Wrong!
The adjective "favorable" describes a judgment that supports or benefits someone.
10The judge ordered that the accused be ...............
Wrong!
After "be" in this passive structure, the past participle "beheaded" is needed.
11The minister wants to ............... the capital.
Wrong!
After "wants to," the base verb "beautify" is needed.

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  1. We have known each other since our childhood
  2. His hard work enabled him to pass his examination.
  3. The manager asked the board members to reconsider his earlier proposal.
  4. Only a fool would underestimate his net worth.
  5. He is foolish and often talks nonsense
  6. The government of China has devalued its currency.
  7. Parents should not overlook their children’s mistakes.
  8. He was absent because he was unwell
  9. The judgment was favorable to us.
  10. The judge ordered that the accused be beheaded
  11. The minister wants to beautify the capital.

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