Word Formation 2

For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two
and five words, including the word given.

1. Last summer was the first time Jane ever saw the sea, even though she is an adult. NEVER

Until last summer, Jane ........................... the sea, even though she is an adult.

2. The leading vocalist has a sore throat, so maybe she isn’t singing this weekend.MIGHT

The leading vocalist has a sore throat, so she ........................... this weekend.

3. Her favourite composer doesn’t write songs now as well as he used to.BETTER

Her favourite composer used to ........................... does now.

4. Rosie spoke in a low voice so that she wouldn’t wake John up. AVOID

Rosie spoke in a low voice ........................... John up.

5. ‘Your performance was brilliant, Jane,’ said the director.PRAISED

Jane ........................... for her brilliant performance.

6. We didn’t go to that restaurant as they didn’t have vegetarian dishes. OFFERED

We would have gone to that restaurant ........................... vegetarian dishes. 7.

I wasn’t able to park there as the parking space was too small. BIG

The parking space ........................... to park there.

8. They didn’t invite many guests to the event. FEW

Very ........................... to the event.

9. Do you think it is likely that Jane will be chosen for the leading role? CHANCE

Do you think that Jane has .......................... chosen for the leading role?

10.The children continued to play despite snow starting to fall.EVEN

The children kept .......................... started to snow.