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/ Words Often Confused + Key Word Transformation + Word Formation / Test

NAME _______________________________
CLASS __________ NUMBER ___________
SCORE _______ / 65 MARK ____________
A. Words often confused. Circle the word in bold which completes each sentence correctly.
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The new scheme provides greater ways / methods / opportunities / reasons for school-leavers to find
work.
Many business executives have / experience / bear / create stress in their work.
Opponents of censorship pick / show / speak / point out that television programmes are already regulated.
After four attempts, he succeeded / managed / resulted / achieved in passing his exam.
You have 30 minutes to complete the attempt / effort / task / labour.
He was running so quickly that I only caught a glimpse / glance / look / catch of him as he disappeared
around the corner.
There is a spectacular perspective / view / sight / outlook of the city from the top of the hill.
This small seaside town is almost deserted in the winter, otherwise / even / although / despite there are a
few people who live here permanently.
The architects work was superb, but he charged an enormous ticket / fare / fee / subscription.
Stress can often push / turn / bring / move a small problem into a crisis.
Although / However / Still / Despite he passed his exam, he was very disappointed with his grade.
It would give / offer / do / have you good to get away for a few days.
He has neglected / declined / lessened / disposed his studies and I doubt that he will pass the exam.
We could not afford a holiday in spite / regardless of / even if / no matter you got another, part-time job.
He took the job as a way of catching / gaining / raising / grasping useful experience.
Frozen foods are usually cheap, however / despite / whereas / nevertheless fresh produce can be quite
expensive.
No matter how many great roles he plays in the future, he will always be associated / relating /
connecting / attached with the one that made him famous.
Im not too fond / keen / pleased / eager on classical music.
Once you have confirmed / approved / agreed / consented on a price, make sure there are no hidden or
extra changes.
The sinking of the oil tanker resulted in a greater / main / bigger / major environmental disaster.

B. Key Word Transformation. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between two and five words, including the word given.
1. My sister is too short to be a fashion model.
NOT
My sister ............................................................................................ to be a fashion model.
2. Ann was the only one who didnt enjoy the performance.
APART
Everyone ............................................................................................ Ann.
3. My Physics test was easier than I had expected.
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My physics test .................................................................................. I had expected.
4. I expect you were hungry after not having eaten all day.
BEEN
You ..................................................................................................... after not having eaten all day.
5. The bag is completely empty.
LEFT
There .................................................................................................. bag.
6. Bill isnt usually in a bad mood.
LIKE
It is ..................................................................................................... in a bad mood.
7. It was raining so they cancelledf the picnic.
OWING
The picnic .......................................................................................... rain.
8. It might get chilly tonight, so take your jacket.
CASE
Take your jacket ................................................................................ chilly tonight.
9. Alison would rather not go out to dinner with us.
FEEL
Alison ................................................................................................ out to dinner with us.

10. It wasnt easy for us to persuade him to come.

DIFFICULTY
We ..................................................................................................... him to come.
11. There probably wont be any rain this weekend.
UNLIKELY
Its ..................................................................................................... any rain this weekend.
12. The last time my sister called me was a month ago.
HEARD
I ......................................................................................................... my sister in a month.
13. These two paintings look exactly the same to me.
TELL
I ......................................................................................................... between these two paintings.
14. Ive only been to Paris once before.
TIME
This is only the .................................................................................. to Paris.
15. He spend the whole morning studying.
BUT
He ...................................................................................................... the whole morning.
16. He asked me how much I paid for my watch.
COST
He wanted to know how .................................................................................................. .
17. The earthquake led to the house being demolished.
RESULT
The house had to ................................................................................ of the earthquake.
18. Im certain he didnt write the report himself.
HAVE
He ...................................................................................................... the report himself.
19. They are going to demolish the old factory tomorrow.
PULLED
The old factory is .............................................................................. tomorrow.
20. Id rather you didnt play that music so loud.
MIND
Would you ..................................................................................... that music so loud?
21. If I finish work early, Ill go to the party.
UNLESS
I wont go to the party ...................................................................... early.
22. He regrets having lied to his parents.
WISHES
He ..................................................................................................... his parents the truth.
23. The boy next door always delivers my groceries.
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I ......................................................................................................... by the boy next door.
24. The match was held despite the bad weather.
TOOK
The match .......................................................................................... weather was bad.
25. Its not my fault you were late for school.
BLAME
You cant .......................................................................................... late for school.

C. Word Formation. Complete each sentence with the correct word derived from the word in
capitals following the sentence.
1. MAJOR
2. KNOW
3. BROAD
4. SHORT
5. WEALTH
6. SOLVE
7. JOURNAL

The mayor won by an overwhelming _________________________ in last weeks elections.

Everyone should have basic ___________________________ of first aid producers.
Education can help ______________________________ your horizons.
He will be leaving _____________________________ for a business trip overseas.
Even though Simon was very __________________________ , he was not a happy man.
We need to find a _______________________________ to our economic problems.
As an international ______________________________ , he gets to travel to many exotic
places.
8. AMUSE
We watched the clowns antics with great __________________________ .
9. CONCERN
As far as she was ____________________________ , the discussion was closed.
10. APPROVE
The audience showed their __________________________ by booing the actors.
11. SUIT
Her high-heeled shoes were quite ______________________ for the rocky road.
12. JUDGE
Their terrible __________________________ of the situation resulted in disaster.
13. COUNT
There are __________________________ books written about diet and exercise.
14. HARM
Sunscreen offers protection against the __________________________ effects of the suns
rays.
15. VALUE
Computer databases give companies _____________________ business information.
16. INHABIT The ________________________ of Los Angeles have become used to the smog.
17. TEND
He has a ___________________________ to laugh loudly at the wrong time.
18. AMAZE
It was ____________________________ easy to learn how to ice skate.
19. BELIEVABLE
Progress in computer technology has been ____________________ fast.
20. REASON Its _______________________ to expect to get your own way all the time.

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opportunities
experience
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succeeded
task
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neglected
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whereas
associated
keen
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is not tall enough

enjoyed the performance apart from
was not as difficult as
must have been
is nothing left in the
not like Bill to be
was cancelled owing to the rain
in case it gets
does not feel like going
had difficulty in persuading
unlikely that there will be
have not heard from
cannot tell the difference
second time I have been
was doing nothing but studying
much my watch cost
be demolished as a result
cannot have written
going to be pulled down
mind not playing
unless I finish
wishes he had told
always have my groceries delivered
took place even though the
blame me for your being

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majority
knowledge
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wealthy
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journalist
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unsuitable
misjudgement
countless
harmful
valuable
inhabitants
tendency
amazingly
unbelievably
unreasonable

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