WORD FORMATION 7B

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 It shows the _______________________________ of his love for his family. (DEEP)

2 Tom was _______________________________ disappointed. (BITTER)
3 The continent is _______________________________ in fossil fuels. (ABOUND)
4 The farmer was accused of _______________________________ to animals. (CRUEL)
5 Don't go out in this _______________________________ without wearing a hat. (HOT)
6 The ceremony was very _______________________________. (IMPRESS)
7 His jokes are sometimes _______________________________. (OFFEND)
8 I have a friend whose father is a famous _______________________________. (NOVEL)
9 Tom has taken on _______________________________ responsibilities. (ADD)
10 The campsite isn't _______________________________ by road. (ACCESS)
11 She came from a _______________________________ family and received a good education. (WEALTH)
12 I must _______________________________ disagree. (RESPECT)
13 We've had a lot of rain _______________________________. (RECENT)
14 He's living on _______________________________ benefits. (EMPLOY)
15 Something _______________________________ happened last week. (EMBARRASS)
16 She didn't come here to defend herself against these _______________________________. (ACCUSE)
17 Due to his ______________________ behaviour toward a customer, Tom was immediately fired. (POLITE)
18 It is quite _______________________________ for her to get angry. (NATURE)
19 He praised the girl for her _______________________________. (HONEST)
20 I have a _______________________________ to make. (CONFESS)
21 A lot of people living in our building don't like the _______________________________. (OWN)
22 Don't you think I deserve an _______________________________? (APOLOGIZE)
23 How many people do you know that don't have health _______________________________? (INSURE)
24 My wife is getting tired of the _______________________________ routine. (DAY)
25 Tom has already signed the _______________________________. (AGREE)
26 Sherlock Holmes had _______________________________ problem-solving skills. (EXCEPT)
27 Thank you very much for your _______________________________. (INVITE)
28 Which team is the most likely to win the _______________________________? (CHAMPION)
29 He will play the ____________________________ role for the first time in the next school festival. (LEAD)
30 Their climbing of Mt. Everest was a great _______________________________. (ACHIEVE)

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1 It shows the DEPTH of his love for his family.

2 Tom was BITTERLY disappointed.
3 The continent is ABUNDANT in fossil fuels.
4 The farmer was accused of CRUELTY to animals.
5 Don't go out in this HEAT without wearing a hat.
6 The ceremony was very IMPRESSIVE.
7 His jokes are sometimes OFFENSIVE.
8 I have a friend whose father is a famous NOVELIST.
9 Tom has taken on ADDITIONAL responsibilities.
10 The campsite isn't ACCESSIBLE by road.
11 She came from a WEALTHY family and received a good education.
12 I must RESPECTFULLY disagree.
13 We've had a lot of rain RECENTLY.
14 He's living on UNEMPLOYMENT benefits.
15 Something EMBARRASSING happened last week.
16 She didn't come here to defend herself against these ACCUSATIONS.
17 Due to his IMPOLITE behaviour toward a customer, Tom was immediately fired.
18 It is quite NATURAL for her to get angry.
19 He praised the girl for her HONESTY.
20 I have a CONFESSION to make.
21 A lot of people living in our building don't like the OWNER.
22 Don't you think I deserve an APOLOGY?
23 How many people do you know that don't have health INSURANCE?
24 My wife is getting tired of the DAILY routine.
25 Tom has already signed the AGREEMENT.
26 Sherlock Holmes had EXCEPTIONAL problem-solving skills.
27 Thank you very much for your INVITATION.
28 Which team is the most likely to win the CHAMPIONSHIP?
29 He will play the LEADING role for the first time in the next school festival.
30 Their climbing of Mt. Everest was a great ACHIEVEMENT.