Word Formation Exercises PDFSet 3: Verb & Adverb Formation
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.The city council plans to ___ the old town centre.
a) modernb) modernisec) modernityd) modernly
2.She spoke ___ about her childhood memories.
a) emotionallyb) emotionc) emotionald) emote
3.We need to ___ the road before winter arrives.
a) wideb) widelyc) widthd) widen
4.He ___ refused to change his mind.
a) stubbornb) stubbornlyc) stubbornnessd) more stubborn
5.The company wants to ___ its products for the Asian market.
a) simplifyb) simplec) simplicityd) simply
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.modernise
2.emotionally
3.widen
4.stubbornly
5.simplify
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."modernise"(b)
After 'to' (infinitive marker), we need a verb. Modern (adjective) → modernise (verb, -ise suffix = to make modern).
2."emotionally"(a)
After a verb ('spoke'), we need an adverb to describe how she spoke. Emotional (adjective) → emotionally (adverb, -ly suffix).
3."widen"(d)
After 'to' (infinitive marker), we need a verb. Wide (adjective) → widen (verb, -en suffix = to make wide).
4."stubbornly"(b)
Before a verb ('refused'), we need an adverb. Stubborn (adjective) → stubbornly (adverb, -ly suffix).
5."simplify"(a)
After 'to' (infinitive marker), we need a verb. Simple (adjective) → simplify (verb, -ify suffix = to make simple).
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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