Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ____________

A Complete with the correct negative prefix:

1. This food is not eatable. It’s _____edible.

2. A man who’s not faithful is _____ loyal.
3. A person not guided by the truth is _____ just.
4. They are not able to read and write. They are _____literate.
5. Equipment that can’t be replaced is actually _____ replaceable.
6. If I’m no longer your wife, you’re my _____ husband.
7. Don’t cook it too much or it will be _____ cooked.
8. He’s been giving false information. He’s definetely _____ informing us all.
9. You should read that again. Why don’t you ____ read?
10. Robert is not very sociable. In fact, he’s ____ social.

B Which object is the sentence describing? Match.

11. Thermostat ( ) A. kept aloft by the upward thrust exerted by

the passing air on its fixed wings and driven
12. Kettle ( ) by propellers
B. the transmission of programming to a
13. Aeroplane ( ) receiver or other screen
C. emits light when an electric current is
14. Food processor ( ) passed through it
D. functions to establish and maintain a
15. Computer ( ) desired temperature automatically
E. a combustible or explosive device for
16. Firework ( ) producing a striking display of light
F. a metal container in which to boil liquids
17. Aerosol ( ) G. a programmable electronic device designed
to perform operations at high speed
18. Television ( ) H. a liquid substance sealed in a metal
container under pressure
19. Bicycle ( ) I. designed for slicing, shredding, mincing,
chopping, puréeing
20. Lightbulb ( ) J. usually propelled by pedals connected to
the rear wheel by a chain
C Choose appropriate words to complete the sentences. Adapt them if needed.

replace, fade, dissolve, subside, swell, grow, spin, congeal, cure, slide

21. A corporation can apply to _______________ when it has no property or liabilities.

22. Her ankles ___________ from standing.
23. ___________ meat is meat that has been preserved through ageing, drying, canning, salting,
brining or smoking. 
24. You can quickly find and _____________ text strings in the current document. 
25. _______________ is defined as the process of becoming less bright or disappearing gradually. 
26. The road will remain closed until the water/flood/river _____________________.
27. Andersen gliding patio doors open your home to the outdoors and allow you to make better use
of space with their ________________ design.
28. When she _____________ around in her gown she looked so happy.
29. Sustainable coffee ____________________ in Finland – the land that drinks the most coffee per
capita produces its first tasty cup with cellular agriculture.
30. The blood didn't __________________, masking the potion well enough to fool it into taking a
bite.

D Complete the sentences with an appropriate onomatopoeia.

beeping, kerching, , dripping, chuckling, snoring,

rumbles, yawn, purr, munch, shush, twanged, clattered
31. “Well, I wouldn't call it a bet,” Anderson said, _______________________. “It was more of a
threat.
32. A _______________is an involuntary reflex where the mouth is opened wide, and the lungs take
in a lot of air.
33. The gate ____________________ in the wind all night and kept me awake. 
34. Showers with embedded _________________ of thunder will rip across the region this afternoon,
producing very strong winds. 
35. His knees shook like ___________________ guitar strings.
36. Telling a kid to ______________ doesn't work. In fact, it gives them what they're after: attention.
Here's how to get a child be quiet.
37. _________________ happens when you can't move air freely through your nose and throat
during sleep.
38. Cashew nuts are low-calorie snacks to _______________ on. They keep your mouth busy and your
stomach filled.
39. I can't stop it from _____________ out of my nose. The liquid is clear, without any odor.
40. Press the cash register for a ________________ sound.
41. While cats ________ when they're content, you shouldn't always assume that it means they're in
a good mood.
42. Many electronic devices emit ____________ sounds.

E Write a matching abstract noun to complete the sentences.

43. (confident) Self-________________ means trusting in your own judgment, capacities and abilities.
44. (deceitful) My life is made up of disgust and ________________. I dragged your lies like a bodybag
along the floor. 
45. (able) Mindfulness is the basic human ________________ to be fully present, aware of where we
are and what we're doing
46. (evil) ________________ is depicted in the form of supernatural creatures. 
47. (inflated) In economics, ________________ refers to a general progressive increase in prices of
goods and services in an economy.
48. (jealous) ________________ is one of the most painful emotions that can afflict a human being. 
49. (gracious) 'It was the elder son, he said, who just could not accept the generosity
and ________________ of his father in welcoming back a lost and wayward brother.'
50. (homeless)________________ is a major problem in large cities. 
51. (friendly) Strong ________________ are a critical aspect of most people's emotional well-being. 
52. (good) An example of ________________ is volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter. 

F Choose the idiom that best completes the sentences.

call it a day, mountain out of a molehill, cutting edge, couch-potato,

an arm and a leg, break a leg, far-fetched, sleeping dogs lie
53. Can fatigue contribute to a kid's ________________ habits? Experts agree: Kids need sleep—and
it's up to parents to see that they get it.
54.  While some of his tools are a little _______________________, many are actual tools of the
trade. 
55. We've been working for five hours and everyone's tired. I say let's _________________________.
56. “Be careful with that! It cost _________________________.”  
57. Let _________________. Don't talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could
unnecessarily create problem in the present.
58. There's really nothing to worry about. You're making a ______________________________. 
59. The company has introduced ______________________ technology which will handle all client
servicing issues.
60. By saying "____________________" before a show, people are saying the exact opposite of what
they hope.
Measures and containers: write an appropriate word to complete each sentence.

bundle slice pat pack jug  chunk pint packet loaf  ball
61. One ounce of butter equals about two tablespoons. However, the size of what we call 1 _______
of butter can vary according to packaging. 
62. The definition of a __________ is a liquid measurement equal to 16 fluid ounces.
63. This ceramic appears to be able to hold a gallon of liquid and weighs 12 pounds whether full or
empty. 
64. The other sons also tried, but none of them was successful. “Untie the ______________,” said the
father, “and each of you take a stick.”
65. I crept into the kitchen where I buttered a ___________of bread, peeled and quartered a pear,
and cut a wedge of decadent Irish cheese.
66. I have water from the spring, and a _______________ of brown bread on the shelf. 
67. Haven't you ever seen a kitten attacking a __________ of string? 
68. How much money does an average cigarette ____________ cost?
69. Each _____________ of yeast is 1/4 ounce (7 grams), or 2 1/4 teaspoons.
70.  A team of scientists from the University of Arizona says they found evidence that a near-Earth
Asteroid may actually be a ___________ of the Moon.

Write the correct preposition:

71.  Mary wore a witch costume  _____ Halloween.

72. I have English classes   _____ Tuesdays.
73. My dad comes home   _____ lunchtime.
74. The children like to go to the park   _____ the morning.
75. Henry's birthday is   _____ November.
76. Lots of people go shopping _____  Christmastime.
77. Justin Bieber was born _____  March 1, 1994.
78. Leaves turn red, gold and brown _____  Autumn.
79. My friends like to go the the movies  _____  Saturdays.
80. The pilgrims arrived in America _____  1620.
81. My sister likes to watch TV _____    the evening.
82. Mum always reads stories  _____  bedtime.
83. I like to watch the parade  _____  Independence Day.
84. Hippies protested against the war _____  the 1960s.
85. We finished the marathon _____  the same time.
Write a short fairytale in English using the verbs below in any order. Add as many verbs as necessary
and others you may choose. Use the simple past tense for the narration and the simple present for
the dialogue.

be, live, leave, go, see, eat, turn, take, do, make.

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