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Word formation: exercise

February 21, 2011 - pdf

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

1. We have known each other since our ……………………

Correct! Wrong!

2. His hard work ……………………. him to pass his examination.

Correct! Wrong!

3. The manager asked the board members to ………………….. his earlier proposal.

Correct! Wrong!

4. Only a fool will …………………… his net worth.

Correct! Wrong!

5. He is a stupid and often talks ………………….

Correct! Wrong!

6. The Government of China has ………………….. its currency.

Correct! Wrong!

7. Parents should not ………………… their children’s mistakes.

Correct! Wrong!

8. He was absent because he was …………………

Correct! Wrong!

9. The judgment ……………………. in our favor.

Correct! Wrong!

10. The judge ordered that the accused be ……………………

Correct! Wrong!

11. The minister wants to …………………….. the capital.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

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 will underestimate his net worth.

5. He is a stupid 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 went in our favor.

10. The judge ordered that the accused be beheaded.

11. The minister wants to beautify the capital.

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