Worksheet: Word formation | Answer key

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. She has always wanted to become a scientist .(science)

2. She works as a fashion photographer in Paris. (photograph)
3. He accepted the job offer without a moment’s hesitation. (hesitate)
4. The package holiday included the flight, transfers and the accommodation. (accommodate)
5.  He has not been in full-time employment for over two years. (employ)
6.  Nobody thought that they would win the contract, the decision was totally unexpected. (expect)
7.  She works for a large, industrial concern based in the Netherlands. (industry)
8.  I think we're going in the wrong direction with this project. (direct)
9.  Thank you very much for the lovely present, it was very thoughtful of you! (thought)
10. This product is sold worldwide. (world)
11. I’m sorry, but I can't possibly finish this work by 5 o' clock. (possible)
12. Thank you very much for your advice, it was very useful. (use)
13. We need to buy some new office chairs, these ones are so uncomfortable. (comfort)
14. If I were you, I wouldn’t believe a word they say! (belief)
15. Our company arranges a programme of social action. (act)
16.  All attempts at trying to complete the IT project on time proved to be   unsuccessful. (success)
17. This printer is very unreliable it's always breaking down. (rely)
18. "We need to strengthen our position on the market", said the sales manager. (strong)
19.  I didn't like the seminar at all, I found it really boring. (bore)
20. The hotel receptionist smiled and gave us a very friendly welcome. (friend)
21.  We all enjoyed her presentation, it was very amusing. (amuse)
22.  In conclusion, the speaker thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. (conclude)
23.  She was promoted because she worked so efficiently. (efficient)
24. All 12 people sat round a large, circular table for dinner. (circle)
25. During the flight, I had an interesting conversation with a Canadian. (converse)
26.  I’m sorry, but a meeting on Friday evening is rather inconvenient for me. (convenient)

27.  A good knowledge of French and Spanish is a requirement for this job. (know)

28. At the end of the presentation, we all gave him a long round of applause. (applaud)

Unidade curricular: Inglês Língua

Curso: Técnico Superior de Secretariado
29. A lot of damaged buildings had to be built after the earthquake. (build)

30.   Even if you do think you'll get the job, you shouldn't be confident. (confidence)

31.   I’m not sure if he has the ability to do this sort of accounting work. (able)

32.   Unfortunately, their business wasn't very profitable. (profit)

33.   We’re very confident about getting the client’s business. (confidence)

34.   I really think you've made the wrong decision. (decide)

35.   It's a difficult process, so I’ll try to simplify it. (simple)

36. It’s totally understandable (understand) that you stayed home when you were sick.

37. Don't laugh at his stupid jokes! You'll only encourage (courage) him to say them again.

38. That sidewalk is slippery (slip), I almost fell!

39. After Monday, I will no longer be a foreigner--I am receiving my citizenship (citizen)!

40. Arthur will be very lonely unless you befriend (friend) him.

41. Every afternoon, the cooks sharpen (sharp) their knives in preparation for dinner.

42. I hate being around Mary Lou, she is so unfriendly (friendly).

43. The stock market crash of 1929 left my great-grandfather penniless (penny).

44. I have a class at 8:00 a.m. but I always oversleep (sleep).

45. The groom may unveil (veil) the bride only when their vows have been exchanged.

46. I think we should try something else. That strategy seems way too risky (risk).

47. My father's death left me with a great emptiness (empty) in my heart.

48. George W. Bush pretended that he attacked Iraq to liberate (liberty) the Iraqis.

49. Americans fought hard to earn their freedom (free) from Britain.

50. When you work at a nuclear power plant, you have to be extremely careful (care).

51. I had to take three months off when I was pregnant, but my boss has been very understanding (understand).

52. You need to work on your orthography so you don't misspell (spell) these words.

Unidade curricular: Inglês Língua

Curso: Técnico Superior de Secretariado