Word Formation Exercises PDFSet 5: Mixed Word Formation: Exam-Style Practice
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.The ___ of the rainforest is a serious global problem.
a) destructionb) destroyc) destructived) destructively
2.He behaved ___ at the dinner party and embarrassed everyone.
a) appropriateb) inappropriatec) appropriatenessd) inappropriately
3.The scientist made a ___ discovery that changed modern medicine.
a) revolutionaryb) revolutionc) revolutionised) revolve
4.Due to a ___ in communication, the order was sent to the wrong address.
a) misunderstandingb) understandc) understandabled) understanding
5.The ___ between the rich and the poor continues to grow.
a) inequalityb) equalc) equallyd) equalise
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.destruction
2.inappropriately
3.revolutionary
4.misunderstanding
5.inequality
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."destruction"(a)
After 'The' and before 'of', we need a noun. Destroy (v) → destruction (n, -tion suffix with irregular spelling change).
2."inappropriately"(d)
After a verb ('behaved'), we need an adverb. The context ('embarrassed everyone') requires a negative form. Appropriate → inappropriate → inappropriately (adverb, in- prefix + -ly suffix).
3."revolutionary"(a)
Before a noun ('discovery'), we need an adjective. Revolution (n) → revolutionary (adj, -ary suffix).
4."misunderstanding"(a)
After 'a' (article), we need a noun. Understand (v) → misunderstanding (n, mis- prefix + -ing = a failure to understand correctly).
5."inequality"(a)
After 'The' and before 'between', we need a noun. Equal (adj) → equality (n) → inequality (n, in- prefix = lack of equality).
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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