Word Formation Exercise

For each question, fill the space in the sentence using the base word
given in bold at the end. The required word may be a noun, adverb,
adjective or verb and it may be either positive (e.g. helpful) or negative
(e.g. unhelpful).
1. Many people often make a comparison between London and New York
compare
2. This book originated as a series of lectures about shipwrecks, which
were given two decades ago.
origin
3. There are power stations across Europe that use the daily rise and fall
of the ocean tides.
day
4. If you weren't so critical of Ben, he'd be happier to spend time with
you.
critic
5. Don't you find it intriguing how Jeremy always comes to work looking
so untidy?
intrigue
6. Doctors say a glass of warm milk before bedtime can result in a more
restful night's sleep.
rest
7. Tim-Berners Lee has received many awards as the inventor of the
world wide web.
invent
8. On the final day, we visited the majestic Victoria Falls and then flew
home.
majesty