Word Families 3
Word Families 3
Word Families 3
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given at the end.
6. The sea defences need to be _________________ before the winter to reduce STRONG
the risk of flooding.
8. She’s not really _________________ for this job as she hasn’t had the right SUIT
sort of training.
9. As her only _________________ relative, he expects to inherit all her money. SURVIVE
10. If they _________________ the road, that will mean more traffic and maybe WIDE
more pedestrians being knocked over.
11. His _________________ to sponsor the event came as a great shock. REFUSE
12. I wish I shared his _________________ , but I really don’t think this will work. OPTIMIST
13. I could only get tickets for the afternoon _________________ . PERFORM
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Below you will see a list of words relating to the exercise you have just done. Fill each blank with the
correct form.
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1. ............................................ length
lengthy
optimist
2. —— ............................................
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performer
3. ............................................ performing
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4. —— ...........................................
pessimism
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6. predict (un) ...........................................
(un)predictability
7. refuse —— ............................................
(un)reliability
9. ............................................ (un) ...........................................
reliance